Wild Salmon with English Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce

Elegant poached salmon served with blanched asparagus and a rich, buttery smooth hollandaise sauce for a sophisticated crowd-pleasing meal.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 828 kcals 16560 kcals
Carbohydrates 4.1 grams 82.2 grams
Fat 72.5 grams 1450.4 grams
Protein 39.1 grams 782.5 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
20 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
100
ml
White Wine Vinegar
for poaching
1
tbsp
Dairy
6
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
1
kg
Fruits
2
piece
Lemon
chopped in half
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
Parsley
small bunch
1
bunch
Tarragon
small bunch
2
piece
2
tbsp
Salt
for poaching
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
to taste
Seafood
3.5
kg
Wild Salmon
gutted and scaled
Vegetables
2
stick
1
piece
Leek
sliced
1
piece
2
piece
Onion
quartered
6
piece
Carrot
peeled and sliced
2
kg
Asparagus
trimmings reserved

Steps

  • Tie celery, parsley, tarragon, and bay leaves into a bouquet garni.
  • Fill a fish kettle halfway with cold water and add aromatics, vegetables, asparagus trimmings, and seasoning.
  • Place salmon in the kettle, cover with water if needed, bring to boil, then remove from heat.
  • Boil asparagus spears for 1-2 minutes until tender, then refresh in ice-cold water.
  • Whisk egg yolks in a bowl over simmering water until pale and thick.
  • Slowly whisk in warm clarified butter to create a smooth emulsion.
  • Stir in white wine vinegar and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the fish with blanched asparagus and a spoonful of hollandaise sauce.