Z’Tejas Plantain Crusted Salmon Recipe
Z’Tejas Plantain Crusted Salmon is a sumptuous dish featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a crispy plantain crust, smothered in a scrumptious saffron aioli and served with a sweet and spicy black bean mango relish providing a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
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Z’Tejas Plantain Crusted Salmon
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Z’Tejas – Tex-Mex Restaurant
Z’Tejas, founded in Austin, TX, is a Tex-Mex restaurant chain with locations in Texas and Arizona. Our chefs craft authentic, bold Southwestern dishes using the freshest ingredients. Our menu features Mexican classics like Chili Pork Verde, Smoked Chicken Chile Relleno, and Grilled Shrimp Tostada Bites. Quality and hand-crafted cuisine define our offerings.
We take pride in our warm, welcoming atmosphere, serving families, friends, and groups of all sizes. Over nearly three decades, we’ve cultivated a unique culture known as “The Spirit of Z,” emphasizing exceptional care for our guests, authentic local experiences, great food, drinks, and top-notch service.
In 1989, our journey began on Austin’s historic 6th Street, blending Spanish, Mexican, and Southwestern flavors. Today, we have nine restaurants across the Southwest, offering signature cornbread, award-winning margaritas, and an array of fresh, flavorful dishes. Join us in celebrating 25 years of flavor at Z’Tejas!
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Z'Tejas Plantain Crusted Salmon Recipe
Make our Z'Tejas Plantain Crusted Salmon Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Plantain Crusted Salmon will taste just like Z'Tejas.
Ingredients
- Z'Tejas Saffron Aioli (See Box Below for a Link to this Recipe), to garnish
- Z'Tejas Black Bean Mango Relish (See Box Below for a Link to this Recipe), to serve See Box Below for a Link to this Recipe, to serve
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil for frying
- 1 ripe Plantain sliced extremely thin, as if for chips (do not substitute bananas) (Alternately, buy a bag of plain Fried Plantain Chips. Use about 1 cup and snack on the rest.)
- 2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper Powder
- 4 Salmon Steaks Fillets cut in 1 1/2-inch wide strips
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 2 Eggs beaten
- Peanut Oil or other Oil of choice, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Z'Tejas Saffron Aioli and Z'Tejas Black Bean Mango Relish according to the recipes linked to in the Boxes below. Set aside. Can be done in advance. Store in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator, until ready to serve. Bring up to room temperature before using.
- Place vegetable oil in a large skillet.
- Place skillet over medium-high heat.
- When oil is hot and shimmering, add plantain strips. Fry plantain until crisp.
- Remove to a paper towel-covered plate to drain and dry for 1 hour.
- Place in a food processor and process until finely ground.
- Add bread crumbs, sugar, and pepper. Process briefly. Place mixture into shallow bowl and set aside.
- Place flour in a shallow bowl.
- Place eggs in another shallow bowl.
- Dip salmon fillets in flour. Turn to coat fully.
- Then dip in eggs. Turn to coat fully.
- Allow excess eggs to drip off, then dip in plantain mixture. Turn to coat fully.
- Place peanut oil in a large skillet.
- Place skillet over medium heat.
- When oil is hot and shimmering, place breaded salmon fillets in hot oil. Fry for 1 1/2 minutes per side or until golden brown, turning as needed.
- Place salmon on serving plates, garnish with aioli and spoon relish on the side.
- Serve hot.
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Z’Tejas Saffron Aioli
Z’Tejas Saffron Aioli is a delectable dipping sauce characterized by its rich, saffron-infused flavor, adding a touch of luxury and complexity to a variety of dishes at this Mexican favorite.
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Z’Tejas Black Bean Mango Relish
Z’Tejas Black Bean Mango Relish is a delightful and vibrant condiment that combines the earthy richness of black beans with the sweet and tangy notes of mango, creating a versatile and flavorful accompaniment for a range of dishes.
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