Prosciutto Topping for Salmon

    I always know when I have to share a recipe with all of you when my family begs me to make the dish again. This is one of those times. We were having grilled salmon burgers but I did not want to do the bun thing and was looking for a way to bling up the salmon. I had some prosciutto on hand and thought I would give it a try. I have to say prosciutto and salmon go brilliant together. They are both rich and slightly sweet. Instead of fighting each other, I think they brought out the best in each other. Adding the creaminess from the avocado and the sweetness for the tomato rounds it out.

    A word about prosciutto, I know it is expensive. I also know we are all looking for ways to stretch our pennies but I would like to make a case why I think prosciutto is a budge friendly pantry item. First you only need to buy a small of amount. I am always asking the deli to slice me 3 thin slices. I find that suits me just fine because secondly, you get a lot of bang for your buck. Prosciutto has a lot of flavor and a little goes a long way. It can take a simple ingredient like chicken or potatoes and really add something. Thirdly, you do not need buy prosciutto di Parma. Now prosciutto di Parma is amazing and I am not going to pretend domestic prosciutto is the same BUT domestic prosciutto it is good enough for everyday cooking!

*A tip: make sure you buy your prosciutto at a store that has a good turnover. If the prosciutto sits around too long, it taste old (sorry I do not have a better word ;-). If unsure, ask for a sample!

 

Prosciutto Topping

serves 4-6, depending how much topping you like. I could eat the whole bowl myself !!!

 

3 thin slices of prosciutto, cut into small pieces

1 medium, ripe tomato cut into bite size pieces

1 ripe avocado, cut the same as tomato

3 TBL. of good olive oil

1 garlic clove finely minced

salt and pepper to taste

 

Mix all ingredients and serve over salmon.

 

Comments

[Theresa]

Great tip - and what wonderful food photography! That avocado has my mouth watering! Wonderful recipe, as always! :)

[Nan]

This sounds good to me Clarice with all our salmon. Will try it!! Question is there any chance for you getting your books on Kindle? Nan

[Thimbleanna]

Yum! It looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[Tracy]

I too, am a big fan of prosciutto! And you are so right - a little goes a very long way. This sound like a wonderful paring - eager to try it!