Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsRiver CaféKyuquot Sound Smoked Sablefish Recipe

Kyuquot Sound Smoked Sablefish Recipe

Inspired by River Café
Time1h
Serves4

Amiable Organics Salt Baked Celery RootBirch Glaze

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For Salt Baking

Method

Preparing the Salt Bake

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salt Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine coarse sea salt and egg whites until well mixed and resembling wet sand.

  2. 2

    Form the Salt Crust

    Spread half of the salt mixture onto a baking sheet in a rectangle shape. Place the sablefish fillets on top. Spread the remaining salt mixture over the fish to completely cover it.

Cooking the Sablefish

  1. 3

    Bake the Sablefish

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the salt-covered sablefish for 25-30 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.

  2. 4

    Rest the Fish

    Once cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before breaking the salt crust.

Preparing the Celery Root

  1. 5

    Cook the Celery Root

    In a medium pot, add the diced celery root and cover it with water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.

  2. 6

    Drain and Season

    Drain the celery root and return it to the pot. Add olive oil, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine and heat through.

Making the Birch Glaze

  1. 7

    Prepare the Birch Glaze

    In a small saucepan, heat the birch syrup over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate and Serve

    Remove the salt crust from the sablefish, and serve the fish on a plate with the celery root on the side. Drizzle the birch glaze over the fish and celery root.

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