Taste FOOD FILES
SALMON TO SAVOR The superfood fish is the star of 10 spring dishes
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
Citrus Cured Smoked Faroe Island Salmon
Atlas Bistro Faroe Island salmon is rubbed with a tangy citrus zest then cured for 24 hours before it is cold-smoked with hickory and cut into ribbons. Next, it is garnished with a flavorful broth made from Persian cucumbers and fresh dill, and paired with baby heirloom tomatoes, horseradish-infused yogurt, buckwheat lavosh, and a salmon skin crumble. It’s all topped with dried dill and horseradish powder. $16. 2515 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.990.2433; www.atlasbistrobyob.com.
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast Culinary Dropout Traditional avocado toast gets taken to new, tasty heights as Culinary Dropout layers the popular brunch standard with smoked salmon, a sunny side up egg, and Campari tomatoes, which are treasured for their sweetness and juicy texture. The dish is topped with capers and pickled red onions for a little saltiness and crisp texture. $13. Multiple locations; www.culinarydropout.com.
Scottish Salmon
LON’s at The Hermosa Inn Scotland’s second biggest edible import – after scotch, of course – has long been the Scottish salmon, known to be milder than other types such as Atlantic but with a slightly higher fat content that provides a richer mouthfeel, almost like butter. At LON’s, they crisp it up over a mélange of barley, hearty butterkin squash, chorizo and tomato emulsion, all of which are locally grown or sourced. $32. 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley; 602.955.7878; www.hermosainn.com.
Salmon to the rescue! Did you know that eating salmon a few days per week not only helps your heart – thanks to its potent omega-3 fatty acids – but naturally lowers blood sugar levels, aids in repairing tissue damage, and even helps prevent eye problems? Not only that, it’s rich in essential oils including calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamins A, B and D that help skin and hair health, among other things. But, one can only have grilled salmon so many times before it becomes a bit of a bore. With that, here are some inspired ways to order this superfood at restaurants across the Valley.
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So Scottsdale! May ‘18
Maple Mustard Glazed Skuna Bay Salmon
Lincoln, A JW Steakhouse at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Skuna Bay salmon is given a hint of sweetness – not to mention some “spirit” – as Lincoln bastes it in Noble barrel-aged maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Once the flavor sinks in, it’s roasted in the restaurant’s specialty Josper charcoal oven, an elegant combination of a grill and oven that burns clean and only gives a light char to protein, locking in the juiciness and delicate flavors. Once plated, the salmon is paired with Brussels sprouts, golden raisins and bacon and topped with chives. $32. 5402 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale; 480.948.1700; www.lincolnrestaurantpv.com.