Red Pepper Walnut Relish Recipes

ROASTED SALMON WITH WALNUT-PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Make the relish: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and bake until toasted, 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop and transfer to a bowl. Add the cayenne, lemon juice, honey, roasted red pepper, walnut oil, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons parsley. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste and toss to combine. (The relish can be made up to 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
• Make the salmon: Raise the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons parsley, the chives, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste in a bowl. Rub the herb mixture all over the salmon. Lay skin-side down in a baking dish and roast until just cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes, then transfer to a platter and top with the walnut-pepper relish.

RED PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add bell peppers and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Add red-wine vinegar and sugar and simmer until liquid is evaporated and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. To store, refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 4 days.

RED PEPPER-WALNUT RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until fragrant and slightly darker, 8-10 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop.
• Heat broiler. Broil bell peppers on a broiler-proof rimmed baking sheet, turning occasionally, until softened and skins are blackened in spots, 20-25 minutes. Transfer bell peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam 15 minutes. Peel peppers, seed, and chop.
• Toss bell peppers, garlic, mint, oil, Aleppo pepper, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, and walnuts in a small bowl; season with salt, black pepper, and more Aleppo pepper and lemon juice, if desired.
• DO AHEAD: Relish can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.

RED PEPPER, CILANTRO, WALNUT, AND JALAPEñO RELISH

Steps:

• Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and slice peppers.
• Toast coriander and cumin seeds in small skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Cool; grind seeds finely in spice mill.
• Blend walnuts, oil, cilantro, chiles, bell peppers, and ground seeds in processor until just smooth. Season relish with salt and pepper. Chill up to 1 day.