Crisp-Top Salmon with Gingered Pears and Green Bean Skillet

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets4 (5-6 oz each)
• Pear2 ripe but firm, sliced
• Green beans10 oz, trimmed
• Fresh ginger1 tbsp, finely grated
• Shallot1, thinly sliced
• Butter2 tbsp
• Olive oil2 tbsp
• White wine or water1/4 cup
• Dijon mustard1 tsp
• Honey1 tbsp
• Lemon1, juice
• Salt1 tsp
• Black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

1. 1Pat the salmon very dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. 2Mix honey, Dijon, ginger, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
3. 3Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Place salmon skin-side down and press gently for 20 seconds; cook until the skin is crisp and the salmon is mostly opaque, about 5 minutes. Flip briefly, then remove to a plate.
4. 4Add the remaining oil, shallot, and green beans to the skillet; stir-fry 3 minutes.
5. 5Add pears and cook until just browned on the edges, then splash in wine or water and simmer 1 minute.
6. 6Stir in butter and the honey-ginger mixture, then return the salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
7. 7Serve immediately while the salmon skin stays crisp.

Tips

• Choose pears that are ripe but still firm so they hold their shape in the pan.
• For the crispiest skin, keep the salmon moving as little as possible during the first sear.

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