Skillet Copper River Sockeye Salmon with Spring Vegetables

Inspired by Lindsey Johnson, Cafe Johnsonia
Adapted by Diane Wiese, F/V Martin Is
Courtesy of our partner, Copper River Marketing Association

Enjoy Skillet Copper River Sockeye Salmon with Spring veggies, a delicious dish with Copper River Sockeye Salmon, golden potatoes, and a variety of spring veggies. A symphony of flavors is served over Mizuna greens after being cooked to perfection in a skillet. Optional mustard vinaigrette adds elegance. Improve your dining experience with this simple but stunning dish.

Ingredients
1-1 ½ lbs Copper River Sockeye Salmon fillet , skin on
2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and cut into about
¼” slices, boiled just until tender
1 lb mixed spring vegetables (pea pods, baby carrots, green onions, green beans, radishes)
Small bunch of leafy greens, such as flowering brassica, raab, baby kale, or chard
Olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Mizuna or other greens for serving platter
Mustard vinaigrette (optional)

Directions

1 Pat Copper River Sockeye Salmon fillet dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3 Add salmon, skin side down. Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
4 Gently turn fillets over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
5 Place the salmon on top of the mizuna greens on a serving platter, and cover to keep warm.
6 Add more olive oil and sliced potatoes to the hot pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until golden.
7 Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
8 Heat olive oil in another skillet with spring vegetables, salt & pepper, and sauté until tender-crisp.
9 Add leafy greens to skillet, salt & pepper to taste, and cook until bright green and barely tender.
10 Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with a little mustard vinaigrette.

Good to Know STORY

The skillet, derived from Old French, is a versatile cookware used for frying, sautéing, and more. Materials range from cast iron to non-stick coatings, with cast iron celebrated for its durability. Non-stick coatings, like Teflon, revolutionized cooking.

Skillets come in various sizes and are integral to diverse culinary traditions worldwide. They are popular for one-pan recipes, and outdoor cooking, and are often collectible items with antique and vintage versions valued for their craftsmanship.

*Visit our store to learn more about the variety of fish Alaska has to offer, such as Copper River King Salmon , Wild Alaskan Halibut, Wild Alaskan Black Cod (Sablefish), and more.