Smoked Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Grain Bowl

Directions

  1. Season salmon liberally with salt and pepper on both sides, then rub with 2 Tbsp. olive oil.
  2. Smoke salmon on a sheet tray at 225°F, full smoke cycle, until just cooked through, about 45 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, add cooked farro, pickled beets, 2 Tbsp. of pickled mustard seeds, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, picked tarragon and parsley, 1 Tbsp. chives, zest and juice of 1 lemon and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide farro into four bowls.
  4. Using the same large bowl, break up the salmon and season with a bit of salt and pepper. Divide salmon into a neat pile on top of the farro in each bowl. Garnish with a heavy pinch of the everything spice, the remaining chives, a pinch of flake salt, and a light drizzle of olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Alaska sockeye salmon fillets, skin-off, thawed in refrigerator overnight
  • 2 tbsp chives, fresh, finely chopped, divided
  • 1 lemon(s), juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup oil, olive, extra virgin, divided
  • 2 tbsp parsley, fresh leaves
  • 2 tbsp tarragon, fresh, leaves