5 Delicious Sockeye Salmon Recipes To Try At Home
1. Pan-Seared Sockeye Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter
A classic, elegant salmon dish with a burst of fresh citrus and aromatic dill — perfect for a quick midweek dinner or a light summer lunch.
Serves: 2
Ingredients
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2 Organic Butchery wild sockeye salmon fillets
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2 tbsp unsalted organic butter
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1 lemon (zest and juice)
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1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
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Sea salt & cracked black pepper
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1 tbsp organic olive oil
Method
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Pat the salmon fillets dry and season generously with sea salt and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 3–4 minutes until skin is crisp.
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Flip and cook for 2–3 more minutes until just cooked through.
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In a small saucepan, melt butter with lemon juice, zest, and dill.
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Drizzle over salmon and serve with seasonal steamed greens or roasted new potatoes.
2. Teriyaki-Glazed Sockeye Salmon with Sesame Pak Choi
A sweet-savoury Asian-inspired glaze paired with tender pak choi makes this a vibrant and healthy dish full of flavour.
Serves: 2
Ingredients
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2 Organic Butchery wild sockeye salmon fillets
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4 tbsp organic teriyaki sauce
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1 tsp organic honey
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1 tsp sesame oil
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2 pak choi, halved
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1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Method
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Mix teriyaki sauce, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
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Brush the salmon generously with the glaze and marinate for 15 minutes.
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Preheat grill to medium-high and cook salmon for 3–4 minutes per side, basting with remaining glaze.
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Lightly steam or stir-fry pak choi, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Serve salmon on a bed of pak choi with extra glaze drizzled over.
3. Sockeye Salmon en Papillote with Herbs & Vegetables
Delicate, fragrant, and full of goodness — the parchment parcel locks in flavour and nutrients for a healthy yet indulgent meal.
Serves: 2
Ingredients
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2 Organic Butchery wild sockeye salmon fillets
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1 courgette, thinly sliced
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1 carrot, julienned
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp organic white wine
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Sea salt & pepper
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Baking parchment
Method
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Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
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Place each salmon fillet on a large square of parchment.
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Arrange vegetables on top, sprinkle with parsley, and season.
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Drizzle with white wine and fold parchment tightly to seal.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon is tender and vegetables are just cooked.
4. Creamy Tuscan Sockeye Salmon
A decadent Italian-inspired dish with rich cream, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan — perfect for pasta night or a special dinner.
Serves: 2–3
Ingredients
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2–3 Organic Butchery wild sockeye salmon fillets
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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100ml double cream
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50g sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
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60g baby spinach
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1 tbsp grated Parmesan
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Salt & pepper
Method
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Season salmon and sear in a hot skillet for 3 minutes each side. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan.
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Simmer gently until slightly thickened, then stir in spinach until wilted.
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Return salmon to the pan, spoon sauce over, and serve with crusty bread or pasta.
5. Miso & Ginger Sockeye Salmon with Soba Noodles
A warming, umami-rich dish that brings together miso, ginger, and fresh herbs for a light yet satisfying dinner.
Serves: 2
Ingredients
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2 Organic Butchery wild sockeye salmon fillets
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1 tbsp white miso paste
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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1 tsp organic honey
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150g soba noodles
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1 spring onion, sliced
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Fresh coriander, for garnish
Method
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Whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, ginger, and honey.
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Brush over salmon and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
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Cook soba noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and toss with sesame oil.
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Grill salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until just cooked.
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Serve salmon over noodles, garnished with spring onion and coriander.