The FOODalogue kitchen has always been a ‘no-sugar’ zone. I don’t use it in my coffee or other beverages — and I’m not known for making sweet treats. In fact, the pound of sugar I have for guests who request it has been in the cabinet for probably longer than its shelf life (oops). But, I recently discovered gourmet flavored sugars and felt compelled to try them. Back in February I posted Green Bamboo Rice + Sweet Onion Sugar Shrimp. Since then, I’ve been haunted by an expresso sugar I saw in the store and just went back to pick it up (along with a ginger sugar that seemed tasty).
Though the company advertises these sugars as a complementary ingredient for baked goods and sweet dishes, I knew right away that I wanted to try them in some savory applications.
Salmon. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle and pat down sugar (about 1/2 tsp), broil.
Salad. Shucked corn, radicchio, fennel, and grapefruit supremes, S+P.
Vinaigrette. Juice of the grapefruit blended with olive oil and a drizzle of honey.
Pat on the back for the chef. Really good call on pairing the flavors of fennel and honey with a little citrus to make the perfect complement to the expresso sugar salmon.
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A beautiful and unique crust with espresso sugar! And this salad sounds like a perfect compliment to the salmon for sure!
Joan, what gorgeous photos of the salmon and the corn salad. I’m not familiar with these new sugars. Actually I don’t use much sugar either. I’ll definitely have to check this out.
Hope you have a great Mother’s Day and a wonderful weekend.
Sam
This sounds like a great match for salmon! This is a delicious-looking meal.
I will have to keep my eye out for some flavoured sugars. I have only seen vanilla sugar so far. I am more inclined to eat savoury dishes than sweet too…let’s forget the strawberry cake I made for company the other day:D
That sounds delicious,Joan!Love salmon and the espresso sugar sounds delicious!
Dear Joan – The salmon crust is mouthwatering and the salad stopped me in my tracks!
Fantastic flavors
Ciao, Devaki @ weavethousandflavors
Joni, I always was a fairly good cook, but you are turning me into a very good and creative cook. And it is all such fun. Can’t wait to try the sugars.
Espresso…I have never had this with salmon. I’ll have to try. Love some sweet on my salmon.
This sounds like it can be incorporated in my new diet. I can’t wait to see all the goodies you have purchased and for you to see the ones I got you.
Breathtaking Salmon! Sweet is my favorite and with an espresso flavor, oh my!
Now I am intrigued, never thought of using coffee and salmon! but it sure does look incredibly delicious!
I thing coffee is wonderful on just about anything! I’ve been rubbing my salmon with brown sugar for years, but never thought to add expresso! Great idea!
Everything about this makes me smile. Including you past expiration sugar! GREG
What an appealing combination of flavors, Joan! I’m really looking forward to trying out that salad, in particular.
That sugar gave your salmon a nice caramelized top! Happy Mama’s Day, Joan!
Happy Mother’s Day, Joan! This looks like an unusual an incredible flavour combination. I am so happy to see you now have a subscribe by e-mail button – I will no longer be missing any of your amazing posts!
Valerie
What a great combination, I’m off to find espresso sugar. And please replace your expired sugar before I get there.
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Wish I could eat this for lunch right now. Thanks!
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