Salmon With Sauteed Cabbage Bacon (Printer-Friendly)
Seared salmon pairs perfectly with tender cabbage braised with bacon, mustard, and a touch of brown sugar.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (6 oz total)
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8 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced (from 1 medium head)
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1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock
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1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
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3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, divided
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3 tablespoons light brown sugar, divided
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
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4 salmon fillets, skin-on (6 ounces each)
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1/2 cup sour cream
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Position racks in the top and lower third of the oven.
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Place bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat renders and bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes.
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Add the sliced cabbage to the Dutch oven with the bacon. Cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, approximately 4 minutes.
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Pour in chicken stock and apple cider vinegar. Add 1 tablespoon mustard, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir to combine.
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Cover the Dutch oven and transfer to the lower oven rack. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway, until cabbage is tender yet crisp. Remove from oven and stir in chopped dill.
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In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard with 1 tablespoon light brown sugar to create a glaze.
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Place the salmon fillets, skin side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread the mustard-sugar glaze evenly over each fillet.
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Transfer the baking sheet to the top oven rack. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until salmon is opaque in the center and just cooked through. Remove from oven and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
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Spread 2 tablespoons sour cream onto each plate. Arrange a portion of braised cabbage over the sour cream. Place one salmon fillet on top. Garnish with additional chopped dill as desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For maximum flavor, use thick-cut applewood smoked bacon. Allow the cabbage to braise until fully tender for the best texture.