Grilled King Salmon with Pear Butter and Roasted Fi

Name: Grilled King Salmon with Pear Butter and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 (6-ounce) Alaskan salmon fillets; Salt and freshly ground white pepper; 2 firm-ripe pears, such as Bartlett, peeled, cored and diced; 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup hard cider; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 sticks (1/2 pound) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces; Salt and freshly ground white pepper; Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, recipe follows; 2 pounds assorted small potatoes, such as fingerling, Yukon gold, or red bliss, scrubbed; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 tablespoons minced mixed fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, and sage; 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 (6-ounce) Alaskan salmon fillets
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 firm-ripe pears, such as Bartlett, peeled, cored and diced
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup hard cider
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 sticks (1/2 pound) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, recipe follows
2 pounds assorted small potatoes, such as fingerling, Yukon gold, or red bliss, scrubbed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons minced mixed fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, and sage
1 teaspoon minced garlic

1
Preheat grill to medium-high and coat with oil.
2
Season both sides of each salmon fillet with salt and pepper and place on the grill.
3
Grill until the center is still slightly pink, 6 to 8 minutes total, rotating fish 90 degrees halfway during cooking on each side to obtain hash marks.
4
Remove from the grill.
5
Meanwhile, make the pear butter sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the diced pears, sugar, and hard cider.
6
Cook over medium-high heat until the pears are translucent, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the cream and cook until reduced by half, about 6 minutes.
8
Add the butter several pieces at a time, whisking constantly to blend, and removing from the heat periodically to prevent the sauce from breaking.
9
Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon white pepper and whisk to blend.
10
Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm until ready to serve, stirring occasionally.
11
(Do not allow sauce to boil or it will separate.)
12
Place the salmon on the plate with the roasted potatoes, drizzle the pear butter over the salmon and serve immediately.
13
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
14
Halve any larger potatoes so that they will all be about the same size.
15
Put potatoes in a large bowl and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat.
16
Transfer potatoes and any oil from the bowl to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
17
Roast for 20 minutes, stirring potatoes halfway through with a long-handled spoon.
18
Remove potatoes from oven and sprinkle with freshly minced herbs and garlic.
19
Return potato mixture to the oven and roast an additional 15 minutes or until tender.

1132

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 (6-ounce) Alaskan salmon fillets, Salt and freshly ground white pepper, 2 firm-ripe pears, such as Bartlett, peeled, cored and diced, and more.

Yes, Grilled King Salmon with Pear Butter and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled King Salmon with Pear Butter and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

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