Last year I posted about using different colors of the Fiesta Dinnerware with food photography (check it out here). After visiting their booth at the International Housewares Association in March, the great folks at Homer Laughlin (who make Fiesta) sent me a couple of sets of their newest color, slate.
I love the color and know that they will work great in food photos to come.
Here is my collection of Fiesta plates that I use for almost every dish I make here on the blog. While my photography isn’t always great (I need much better lighting for instance), I always try to find the Fiesta color that perfectly compliments the dish.
Look at these beautiful colors.
The pink and green of the salmon work well against the slate color plate.
This is a very simple recipe.
Make the sauce.
I used the Himalayan Salt Block for cooking.
Beautiful.
And delicious!
Salt Block Salmon with Mustard Dill Glaze
Ingredients:
1 or 2 lb Salmon
Lemon Mustard Glaze:
2 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp grated lemon, rind
2 Tbs lemon, juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Dill sauce:
1/2 cup no fat greek yogurt or sour cream
2 Tbs finely chopped cucumber
1 Tbs chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 squeeze fresh lemon
1 pinch pepper
Directions:
Lemon mustard glaze
1. Combine all ingredients in small mixing bowl
2. Whisk until smooth
3. Coat salmon thoroughly
Dill Sauce
1. Finely chop fresh dill and cucumber
2. combine all ingredients in small bowl
3. Stir until well combined
4. Serve cool, on the side
Salmon
1. Slowly temper salt block over stove top for about 40 minutes
2. Coat Salmon in glaze
3. Place on hot salt block (skin down)
4. Sear for a few minutes on each side or until desired middle temperature
5. Coat with additional glaze, sprinkle lightly with finely chopped dill
6. Enjoy!
7. Let salt block cool before cleaning
Source: http://www.grainofsalt.com/2014/05/salt-block-seared-copper-river-salmon-mustard-dill-glaze/
Rantings of an Amateur Chef 
Can’t wait til football season to see an Ohio State dinner on red and gray plates! They certainly sent you the right color!
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I’m always searching for new salmon recipes- my favorite. I can’t wait to try, thanks for sharing!
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Also – I love reading your blog and I nominated you for a Most Inspiring Blog Award. Please visit this post: https://asouthernsilverlining.wordpress.com/2015/04/30/most-inspiring-blog-award/
Best wishes // Ashley
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Love the idea of coordinating the plate color to the food! Genius!
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Salmon looks great but I love the dishes
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