The Museum restaurant far removed from downtown Bucharest isn't a place tourists are likely to stumble upon accidentally. But for ten years, "Museum" has definitely been an out-of-the-ordinary place to dine. Watch this cooking how to video and learn how to make one of their specialties, salmon tournedo rolled in bacon. This seafood recipe is sure to be a one of your specialties too.
Ingredients for salmon tournedo rolled in bacon:
160 g salmon filet
2 strips of bacon
black olives, olive oil
Risotto:
onion, rice, white wine, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, chicken broth
Parsley mousse:
Parsley, lemon, olive oil, salt, black pepper
Preparation:
Olive crust:Mix the pitted olives with some olive oil in a blender until they make a thick olive paste.
Salmon filet:
Remove skin and bones from the salmon. Cut strips ca. 160 g each. Roll up the strips, wrap bacon around them, and pin with toothpicks. Brush the upper side with the olive paste. Bake the salmon in an oven preheated to 220 Celsius for 6 or 7 minutes.
Risotto:
Cut the onion into small pieces, fry them in a pan, add the cooked rice, douse with white wine, add the chicken broth, and stew.
When the risotto has the right consistency, add the cream and parmesan cheese.
Parsley mousse:
Blend fresh parsley, ground salt and pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix until a creamy mousse results.
Place the salmon on the risotto and garnish with parsley mousse.
