Roast Salmon with Black Pepper and Ginger on Celery

Name: Roast Salmon with Black Pepper and Ginger on Celery Root Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 to 7 ounce, 3/4-inch thick) salmon fillet pieces; Salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 shallots, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 plum tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 cup chicken stock, recipe follows; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Celery Root Puree, recipe follows; 5 to 6 pounds chicken bones, including necks and feet, coarsely chopped; About 3 1/2 quarts cold water; 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced; 1 medium onion, quartered; 1 small celery stalk, sliced; 1 small leek, sliced; 3 sprigs parsley, with stems; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon whole white peppercorns; 1 celery root (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 or 2 small baking potatoes (about 4 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Try this homemade Roast Salmon with Black Pepper and Ginger on Celery Root Puree recipe the whole family will love. Made with salmon fillet, Salt, unsal…

This Roast Salmon with Black Pepper and Ginger on Celery Root Puree relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as salt, unsalted butter, melted, crushed black peppercorns and fresh ginger, chopped. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1062 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

4 (6 to 7 ounce, 3/4-inch thick) salmon fillet pieces
Salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 plum tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup chicken stock, recipe follows
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Celery Root Puree, recipe follows
5 to 6 pounds chicken bones, including necks and feet, coarsely chopped
About 3 1/2 quarts cold water
1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, quartered
1 small celery stalk, sliced
1 small leek, sliced
3 sprigs parsley, with stems
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
1 celery root (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 or 2 small baking potatoes (about 4 ounces), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground white pepper

1
Season the salmon lightly with salt.
2
Brush the top of the salmon with a little melted butter and immediately sprinkle evenly with crushed pepper and chopped ginger.
3
Drizzle the remaining butter over the salmon.
4
If you wait too long, the butter will harden and the mixture won't stick.
5
Refrigerate, covered, until needed.
6
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
7
Prepare the sauce: In a small saute pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter until foamy.
8
Over medium heat, saute the shallots and garlic until the shallots are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Stir in the tomato and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.
10
Pour in the wine and vinegar, turn up the heat a little, and reduce until 1/2 cup remains.
11
Pour in the chicken stock and reduce by half.
12
Strain into a clean pan.
13
Finish sauce by whisking in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
14
Keep warm.
15
Brush some olive oil over a baking tray large enough to hold the salmon slices in 1 layer and arrange the salmon on the pan.
16
Roast until medium, about 10 minutes.
17
The salmon should be cooked on the outside, but still moist and slightly underdone on the inside.
18
Divide the sauce among 4 warm dinner plates.
19
Spoon equal amounts of celery root puree in the center of each plate and place 1 piece of salmon on top.
20
Place the chicken bones in a 6-quart pot, pour water over to cover and bring to a rolling boil.
21
Skim off the scum that collects on the top.
22
Add the remaining ingredients, lower the flame, and simmer about 2 hours, skimming as necessary.
23
Strain into a clean bowl and cool.
24
Refrigerate in a container for up to 3 days, discarding the hardened layer of fat before using or freezing.
25
Place the celery root and potato in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water.
26
Season with salt and cook until soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
27
Drain the water and return the celery and potato to the pan.
28
Pour in the cream and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until thickened and most of the cream is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
29
Remove from the heat, stir in the butter, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
30
Puree in a food mill, return to the pan, and keep warm over simmering water.
31
Use as needed.

1062

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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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 31 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6 to 7 ounce, 3/4-inch thick) salmon fillet pieces, Salt, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 1 1/2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Roast Salmon with Black Pepper and Ginger on Celery Root Puree 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1062 kcal
Category
Seafood

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