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Wild King Salmon Recipe with Savory Whipped Cream

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Entrée (main meal), Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 341 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb king salmon with skin
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp snipped chives
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Tarragon leaves
  • Watercress

Optional add-ins:

  • Violets, nasturtiums for garnish
  • Parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Firstly, slice your salmon diagonally into six 4 ounce pieces, or have them cut by a fishmonger
  • Place the salmon pieces on a cutting board
  • Season the salmon generously with salt and pepper
  • In a bowl, pour the cream and begin to whip with a whisk till thickened
  • Add salt, pepper, mustard, cayenne, and zest to the cream mixture
  • Proceed to beat till soft peaks form, don’t over mix as the cream may go stiff
  • Fold the chives in the cream mixture, taste to test
  • Add butter in a large iron skillet, place over medium-high heat
  • As the butter melts and begins to foam, start adding the salmon pieces along with reducing the heat
  • Cook each side properly, the skin will add a crispiness
  • When the salmon easily flakes with a fork, that means it's cooked
  • Remove skillet from flame and let the salmon rest
  • Plate the salmon with a spoon of savory whipped cream over each. Garnish with edible flowers and herbs

Notes for this recipe

  • Keep an eye on your salmon while cooking, don't overcook
  • Soak your salmon in salt-water and brine to prevent any white gunk from covering the salmon surface while cooking
  • You can store the salmon and cream sauce separately in airtight containers. Refrigerating them will help them last 10 days whereas freezing them will prolong them to almost a month.
  • We recommend eating this meal fresh as the fish is juicier
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