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March 2, 2010

Off the Menu- Pecan Crusted Salmon from the Library Cafe

Since 2000, the Library Cafe, a sophisticated, yet casual American bar and restaurant, has been a mainstay in the center of Farmingdale, New York. It is one of 19 venues owned and operated by Lessing's Hospitality, a sixth generation, family owned-and-operated business founded in 1890 and one of the most recognizable names in food, service and catering on Long Island.

Award-winning Culinary Director Peter Lessing, C.E.C and C.C.A., who was named "Chef of the Year" by the American Culinary Federation, designed a menu featuring fresh, made-to-order food created by Executive Chef Franklin Perez.

Pecan Crusted Salmon

INGREDIENTS
3 cups Mixed Greens
3 oz. Shredded Carrots
2 oz. Corn
1 oz. Crushed Pecans
1 oz. Whole Pecans
1 oz. Baked Salmon Filet
Drizzle, Balsamic Glaze
Seasonings: butter, salt, pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

PROCEDURE:
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Season crushed pecans with butter and salt in a saucepan for about 4-6 minutes.
3. Season whole pecans with butter and salt in a saucepan for about 4-6 minutes.
4. Rub Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the salmon filet.
5. Roll the salmon filet in the toasted crushed pecans (EVOO will help pecans stick).
6. Place pecan crusted salmon onto a greased baking sheet.
7. Bake salmon in oven for 10 minutes then broil the salmon for 5 minutes to crisp the top.
8. Season corn with salt & pepper. Roast corn in a saucepan til slightly brown.
9. A few minutes before the salmon comes out of the oven, begin preparing the salad - Put mixed greens in bowl, add shredded carrots, roasted corn and whole toasted pecans.
10. Place salad on plate then salmon on top of the salad.
11. Drizzle with a balsamic glaze - Chef highly recommends Mandarano Balsamic Glaze found in most grocery stores.
12. Serve.

YIELDS: 1 serving

The Library Cafe
274 Main Street
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 752-7678

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