On this blog, there is one thing I forever vouch for…It is called ‘d-e-s-t-r-o-y-i-n-g p-o-t-s’. That means, when the stoves turns on, unapologetically SHUT-IT-DOWN.

Core Elements

Firstly, this is undeniably amongst the more technically demanding meals on this blog. There are several areas this could go wrong, the first being the salmon. Salmon is arguably one of the most difficult types of fish to pan fry (without using parchment paper hack, lol). It is notorious for having the tendency to stick to the pan and falling apart when cooking. There is a simple way to avoid that. Do not flip the salmon within the first 5 minutes of cooking. If you are cooking on high heat, within 5 minutes, the skin of the salmon should easily detach from the pan when you flip it using a flat spatula.

Secondly, salmon and asparagus are common combo, and frankly, a great one. However, adding a sweet component like beetroot or butternut, seamlessly elevates the meal and makes it feel complete.

Another aspect to consider when plating, if you choose to follow my arrangement, is the asparagus will most likely start rolling towards the edge of the plate. Therefore, when placing the salmon over the asparagus stack, do it SLOWLY. You can hold down the asparagus with a spatula to control the movement of the asparagus.

Accompanying Elements

• Bambini Bocconcini: 5g sized balls of mozzarella cheese
• Alfalfa Sprouts: a type of green shoots grown from alfalfa seeds
• Radish Rondelles: French term for ‘little round’ or small, circular disk shaped object

These are accompanying components because they do not majorly contribute to the overall flavour profile. Hence, there would not be a drastic difference if they are not included. They are more for decorative purpose but play a crucial role in providing the ‘cold’ fine dining ambiance.

Lastly, this is my Tik Tok debut recipe! That means, you can go watch it @miss_rejo on Tik Tok.