Pan-Fried Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon with Florida Grapefruit and Dill Sauce and Crushed Potatoes
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
4
15 minutes
Dinner
This yummy wild Alaska sockeye salmon fillet is pan-fried and paired with crushed baby potatoes. A fresh sauce with dill and Florida Grapefruit adds brightness.

Ingredients
- 4 4-ounce wild Alaska sockeye salmon fillets, skin on
- 1 pound baby new potatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 Florida Grapefruit
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Directions
Prepare the Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook the potatoes in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender.
- When cooked drain and leave to cool for 10 minutes.
- Pour the olive oil into roasting tray and heat up in the oven for a few minutes.
- Using a potato masher squash the potatoes once and season with a little sea salt and pepper.
- Add potatoes to the heated oil. Roast in over for 30 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Prepare the Salmon:
- Meanwhile, dry the fish with a piece of paper towel, as it is vital that your fish is dry before oiling and seasoning with sea salt and pepper.
- Pre-heat a large non-stick frying pan, then add the fish skin side down.
- Cook on a medium heat for 7-8 minutes or until the skin is crispy and golden, you should see the fish changing color from red to pink.
- Turn the fish over and cook for a further 3-4 minutes.
Make the Sauce and Serve:
- To make the dressing add the zest and juice from the Florida Grapefruit into a bowl.
- Add the olive oil, dill, and honey before whisking together.
- Season with a little salt and pepper.
- Remove the crushed crispy potatoes from the oven and serve with the Alaska sockeye salmon and the Florida Grapefruit dressing.