Jun 04 2026
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Lightly Smoked King Salmon Recipe

Inspired by BOTANIST
Time45m
Serves2

Chef Lee Cooper's dish featuring fava beans, black truffle, and chanterelle mushroom.

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Ingredients

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Fish

Fava Beans

Mushrooms

Garnish

Method

Preparation of Salmon

  1. 1

    Season the Salmon

    Lightly season the King Salmon fillet with smoked sea salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Salmon

    Using a stovetop smoker or grill, lightly smoke the salmon fillet over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until cooked to your preference.

Cooking Fava Beans

  1. 3

    Sauté the Fava Beans

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Then add the fava beans, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender.

Preparing Mushrooms

  1. 4

    Sauté the Chanterelles

    In another skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chanterelle mushrooms and fresh thyme, cooking for about 5 minutes until they are golden brown and tender.

Plating

  1. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    On a plate, place a generous scoop of sautéed fava beans, top with the smoked salmon, and arrange the sautéed chanterelles on the side. Garnish with shaved black truffle and microgreens.

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