WILD SALMON WITH CHIVE OIL AND LIME CRèME FRAîCHE
The wild king salmon season opens in late spring in Alaska and all the way down the West Coast. The season continues through summer, but is at its best in June. The year's first wild salmon has brilliant red flesh, a mild sweet flavor and a velvety texture. Farmed salmon doesn't compare. You pay a high price for wild salmon, but the splurge is worth it. Paired with bright green chive oil and limey crème fraîche, it will make you swoon.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lay the salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Coat salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Bring to room temperature.
- Make the chive oil: Put 1 cup roughly chopped chives in a blender or food processor. With the food processor running, slowly add oil and a pinch of salt. You should have a bright-green oil. Transfer chive oil to a small bowl.
- Put crème fraîche in a small bowl. Stir in lime zest and juice. Season with a little salt.
- Bake salmon on top rack of oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until just done. When you see juices begin to rise to the surface of the fish, remove fish from oven. (It is better to err on the less-cooked side; the fish continues to cook a bit from residual heat.)
- To serve, transfer fish to individual plates or a platter. Dollop about 1 tablespoon of limey crème fraîche on each fillet. Drizzle chive oil over the top and sprinkle with chives. Garnish with blossoms and watercress sprigs.
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JELLY FancMango
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Rafnaj Theekuni
[email protected]This recipe is now my go-to for salmon. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of flavors with the chives, lime and crème fraîche.
Zahud Zahid
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the salmon turned out bland. The sauce was good though.
Rahman Sayedur
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The salmon was flaky and the sauce was creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
malik armani
[email protected]This was a delicious recipe! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Mariya umar Aliyu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salmon turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Tamara Uithalder
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook salmon. The fish was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was a perfect complement.
Md Rakiv
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. The few ingredients really come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.
Shorts Time
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the end result was worth it. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very tasty.
Abbass Ghosn
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the salmon and the sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kajol Islam
[email protected]This is a must-try recipe! The salmon was cooked beautifully and the sauce was incredibly delicious. Will definitely be making this again.
Mohammad Bachal
[email protected]I found the recipe easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Maksodul Bhuiyan
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were divine! The chives, lime and crème fraîche complemented each other perfectly.
Sedric White
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing.
Truia Meyer
[email protected]This wild salmon dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors with the chive oil and lime crème fraîche was perfect.