Don’t Wake Me, I’m Digesting Salmon (© Photographer: Roman Krochuk | Agency: Dreamstime.com)

‘Tis the season for Alaskan Wild Salmon! For us it’s one season that never seems to last long enough. King, Coho or Sockeye, any of the three will do just fine. If it’s fresh from Alaskan waters we’re ready to partake. All that flavor and great health benefits to boot! Here’s a recipe that makes Wild Salmon an especially exquisite dining experience.

Ingredients for 2 Servings

• 2 Tablespoons Stone Ground Mustard
• 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melted
• 2 Wild Salmon Fillets (Approx. 6 Ounces Each)
• 2 Tablespoons Chopped Shallots
• 2 Tablespoons Colonial Cranberry Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Raspberry Champagne Vinegar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Stir 2 tablespoons mustard and 1 tablespoon melted butter in small dish.
3. Oil small rimmed baking sheet and place salmon on sheet, skin side down.
4. Sprinkle salmon with salt.
5. Spread top of salmon with mustard mixture and season generously with pepper.
6. Bake until salmon is cooked through and mustard browns, about 10 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat.
8. Add shallots and sauté 2 minutes.
9. Add cranberry sauce and vinegar; stir until preserves melt and mixture is smooth.
10. Bring to simmer.
11. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
12. Spoon sauce over fish and serve.

Makes 2 servings

To purchase a gourmet mustard layered with rich, textured flavors go to: Stone Ground Mustard

To enhance this recipe with the New England Cranberry Company’s Colonial era recipe with its delicious natural flavor go to: Colonial Cranberry Sauce

To purchase a handcrafted, wine-inspired vinegar from the B.R. Cohn Olive Oil Company go to: Raspberry Champagne Vinegar