This dish is light flavorful and even those who shy away from fish will enjoy it.
Heat butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat. Butter will foam; cook until foam subsides. Add flour and cook, whisking, 2 minutes. Add wine and water in a slow stream, whisking, then bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 Minutes. Stir in cream, zest, and pepper, and then remove from heat.
Bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add kosher salt. Cook manicotti until al dente about 12 Minutes.
Drain and allow manicotti to dry a bit.
Heat butter in a large skillet. Add shallots and saute until golden. Add salmon cubes and cook just until seared on the outside, 2 to 3 Minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Remove from heat.
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Butter a 9x13 glass or ceramic baking dish and spread half of sauce in dish.
Pack salmon mixture into manicotti, pushing toward the center.
Place in the baking dish, arranging to fit all. Spoon the remaining sauce over manicotti.
Bake until salmon is just cooked through and sauce is bubbling, 15 to 20 Minutes.
Serve immediately.
Ingredients
Directions
Heat butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat. Butter will foam; cook until foam subsides. Add flour and cook, whisking, 2 minutes. Add wine and water in a slow stream, whisking, then bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 Minutes. Stir in cream, zest, and pepper, and then remove from heat.
Bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add kosher salt. Cook manicotti until al dente about 12 Minutes.
Drain and allow manicotti to dry a bit.
Heat butter in a large skillet. Add shallots and saute until golden. Add salmon cubes and cook just until seared on the outside, 2 to 3 Minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Remove from heat.
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Butter a 9x13 glass or ceramic baking dish and spread half of sauce in dish.
Pack salmon mixture into manicotti, pushing toward the center.
Place in the baking dish, arranging to fit all. Spoon the remaining sauce over manicotti.
Bake until salmon is just cooked through and sauce is bubbling, 15 to 20 Minutes.
Serve immediately.