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Tonight’s Menu
Salmon Burgers with Black Olives served on Toasted Rolls with Aoili and Arugula Salad
Honey Flan Dessert

Ingredient List

Produce 1-2 bunches arugula
Produce   fresh chives
Produce 2 lemons
Produce 1 shallot
Produce 2 cloves garlic
     
Bakery 4 whole grain hamburger buns
     
Dairy 3 eggs
Dairy 1 1/2 cups whole or 2% milk
     
Fish 1 1/2 pounds salmon, boneless and skinless
     
Grocery   beer or sparkling water
Grocery   mayonnaise
     
Canned Goods 1 cup pitted black olives (sliced is good)
     
Spices / Baking   fennel seeds
Spices / Baking   ground cinnamon
Spices / Baking 1/2 cup honey
Spices / Baking   kosher salt
Spices / Baking   vanilla extract
     

 

Mise En Place

  1. Clean and dry arugula.
  2. Zest 1 lemon. Set aside.
  3. Juice 2 lemons. Set aside.
  4. Crush fennel seeds - 2 tsp. Use mortar and pestle; coffee grinder; back of strong spoon; or crush with heavy pan.
  5. Make aoili using prepped ingredients.
  6. Slice 1/2 shallot thinly. Set aside.
  7. *Chop 1/2 cup chives. Set aside.
  8. *Slice 1 cup black olives. Set aside.
  9. * Dice salmon into 1 1/2 inch cubes. Toss in bowl. Cover. Refrigerate.
  10. Take out: Salt, Pepper, Vegetable or Olive Oil.
  11. Begin equipment and kitchen prep.

* optional do-ahead.

Equipment and Kitchen Prep

The following list includes all equipment you will want within reach for preparing your meal.

  • Food processor
  • Whisk
  • Baking pan such as 9X13 Pyrex
  • 4 ramekins or Pyrex cups
  • 1 -*2 Baking sheets
  • 2 -*4 medium bowls
  • Grill pan
  • *Frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Large mixing spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • A 1 cup and 1/2 cup measure

    • * optional

Before Class

  • Shop - up to 3 days ahead.
  • Mise en Place - total time, 1 hour. Prepare ingredients up to 1 day ahead.
  • Equipment out - before show.
  • Log on to www.ChefsLine.com/dinner_with_kitchen_guy.php - 15 minutes before show.
  • Preheat oven to 320 degrees - 15 minutes before show.

    • Quick and Easy Lemon Garlic Aoili Recipe

    Ingredients
    3/4 cups best-quality mayonnaise
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
    1 teaspoons finely chopped lemon zest
    Salt and freshly ground pepper

    Method
    Mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and zest until smooth or mix in blender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.