Recipes from Salty's Seafood Restaurant in Seattle and Portland
Salty's Seafood Restaurant Recipes

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Fennel Pollen Honey Salmon Salad

Serves 2

2 fillets of Wild Salmon (4 to 6 ounces each)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Canola Oil
1 teaspoon Fennel Pollen Honey (see recipe below)
2 cups Arugula
1½ tablespoons Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
6 each Raspberries, Blackberries, and Blueberries
3 tablespoons Chèvre Cheese

Fennel Pollen Honey

¼ cup Honey
1 teaspoon Fennel Pollen or Fennel Seeds

Place in a saucepan and simmer over very low heat for 15 minutes. Strain and reserve. (This mixture is also great on fresh bread, toast, or muffins.)

12-Year-Old Balsamic Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons 12-year-oldBalsamic Vinegar
½ teaspoon Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Shallot, minced
1 teaspoon fresh Thyme, minced
½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1/3 cup Olive Oil
Salt to taste

Mix the vinegar, garlic, shallot, thyme, and Dijon mustard. Drizzle in the oil and season. In a medium mixing bowl, toss arugula with balsamic vinaigrette and place on plate.

Salmon Preparation

Season salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Brush with fennel honey. Heat oil to medium high heat in a fry pan. Sear the salmon on either side for 3 minutes or until honey caramelizes. Place the salmon over the arugula and garnish with the chèvre cheese and fresh berries.