Recipes Salmon in Galangal-Tomato Compote Be the first to rate & review! More Amazing Seafood Recipes By Jean-Georges Vongerichten Jean-Georges Vongerichten Instagram Website Jean-Georges Vongerichten is one of the most famous chefs in the world. The earliest memories Jean-Georges has of his family are food, as he was born and raised in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. After taking part in a work-study program at Auberge de l'Ill, as an apprentice to Chef Paul Haeberlin, he worked for Paul Bocuse and Louis Outhier at L'Oasis in southern France.His influential cooking style has been reflected in restaurants across the world as well as several cookbooks he has published, including Simple Cuisine (Wiley, 1990), Cooking at Home with a Four Star Chef (Broadway Books, 1998), which won the James Beard Foundation's Best Cookbook Award in 1999; and Simple to Spectacular (Broadway Books, 2000), among many more. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 22, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 4 Ingredients 1/3 cup coriander seeds 1 1/2 tablespoons mace blades 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds 1 star anise pod 1 whole clove Cayenne pepper 1 3/4 pounds tomatoes—peeled, cored and halved crosswise 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, lightly smashed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons minced peeled galangal 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 cup water 1/2 large mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 10 large basil leaves, plus shredded basil, for garnish 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Salt Four 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets Directions In a medium skillet, combine the coriander seeds, mace blades, cardamom seeds, star anise and whole clove and toast over moderately high heat, shaking the skillet frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer the spices to a plate to cool. Finely grind the spices with 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne. Using a teaspoon, scoop the seeds and pulp from the tomatoes, leaving the shells intact, and add to a strainer set over a bowl; press on the seeds and pulp to extract as much juice as possible. Cut the tomato shells into 1/2-inch pieces and add them to the juice. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a small skillet. Add the garlic and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet. Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, 2 tablespoons of the ground spices and the galangal, lemon zest and brown sugar and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the rice vinegar and cook until evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, water, mango and whole basil leaves and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and cayenne; keep warm. Season the salmon with salt and cayenne. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the salmon and cook over moderately high heat until browned on the bottom, 3 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on the second side, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the tomato compote into a strainer set over a bowl. Mound the compote in warmed soup plates, top with the salmon fillets and spoon the strained tomato broth around. Garnish with the shredded basil and serve. Make Ahead The tomato compote can be prepared through Step 4 up to 4 hours ahead. Reheat the compote before proceeding. Suggested Pairing A tart, fresh-tasting Sauvignon Blanc will balance the acidity of the tomatoes and the lemony and sweet flavors. Look for one from California or South Africa. Rate it Print