Delectable Preparations of Salmon from the Columbia and Copper Rivers Are Mouth-Watering Additions to Menus
SEATTLE, Wash.—(May 5, 2011)— For their last journey, Copper River salmon travel in style—via Alaska Airlines from Cordova. In a highly anticipated annual event that marks the kick-off of summer salmon season, the first shipment is due to arrive early morning, May 17, and will be heralded by news media, chefs and local celebrities.
Waterfront Seafood Grill and El Gaucho locations will be among the first area fine-dining restaurants to receive the revered delicacy, available from mid-May to mid-June. Last year, Waterfront’s Executive Chef Peter Levine was one of only three Seattle-area chefs selected to meet the plane and participate in the inaugural “Copper Chef” cook-off.
“Copper River King Salmon is one of the most prized fish in the world with an incredible story unlike any other. It is the star of the salmon world, and every season it’s anxiously awaited,” says Chef Peter Levine. “It becomes the most popular item on our menu, perfectly cooked, making halibut take second place for a while,” adds Levine. “Not only has Waterfront come up with a few new mouth watering preparations for this year’s run, but the chefs at each El Gaucho will also be featuring this delicious fish on their grills. I suggest you mark your calendars for this special time of the season!”
Preparations vary, but each restaurant will always have the choice of classic, perfectly charcoal-grilled salmon. Options include:
- El Gaucho Seattle offers a Copper River salmon dish rich in flavor and texture: A generous filet is perfectly cooked over a hot grill, placed on a golden circle of lemon butter and topped with a sweet-and-sour mixture of pickled cucumber and red onion. The dish is drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar for a sweet-tart finish.
- In a more classic preparation, bright with fresh flavors heralding the arrival of summer, El Gaucho Bellevue is featuring Columbia River King Salmon. The filet is grilled and served with a generous ring of crème fraîche, made with minced shallots, sour cream, Riesling and thyme. Before serving, the dish is topped with a relish of English cucumber, lemon and red onion for tang and color.
- Using troll-caught Alaskan salmon, El Gaucho Tacoma will feature one of the most popular Northwest salmon preparations—roasted on a cedar plank.
- El Gaucho Portland offers a fresh, savory dish with its spring Chinook (King) salmon. The filet is perfectly grilled and prepared with fish fumé, braised ramps and pancetta.
- Waterfront Seafood Grill offers a handful of special salmon dishes, including a mouthwatering, grill-roasted Copper River King. Fennel and lemon are thinly sliced, placed next to the salmon, then all are seasoned with alder-smoked sea salt, pepper and olive oil, and finished with a splash of crisp white wine.
See the full list of salmon dishes.
Copper River salmon are some of the most flavorful, nutritious and heart-healthy fish in the world—muscular, firm-textured and loaded with 25% Omega-3 fatty acids, stored up for their arduous 300-mile journey up the icy, rushing waters.
Other delicious salmon served at Waterfront Seafood Grill and El Gaucho outposts are sourced from the Columbia River and Alaska’s Kenai River, the run of which begins mid-July.
El Gaucho® is the Northwest’s steakhouse legacy focused on elegant, old-school, tableside service for people celebrating their lives. The menu highlights 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef® Prime steaks, cutting-edge fresh seafood selections from sustainable sources, and extensive wine and single malt Scotch lists. Check the website for specific hours at the Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue and Portland locations. For more information, call (206) 728-1337 or visit www.elgaucho.com.
Open since 2000, the Waterfront Seafood Grill, located on Pier 70 in Seattle, features outstanding fresh seafood accompanied by sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Winner of the Washington Wine Commission’s Restaurant of the Year, the restaurant is open seven days a week at 4 p.m., with dinner service starting at 5 p.m. For reservations and more information call (206) 956-9171 or visit www.waterfrontpier70.com.
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El Gaucho Seattle
Grilled Copper River Salmon—with pickled cucumbers and red onions, lemon butter and a drizzle of aged balsamic
Grilled Columbia River Salmon—with an orange-white miso glaze and ponzu sauce
El Gaucho Bellevue
Grilled Columbia River King Salmon—with Riesling-thyme crème fraîche and cucumber-lemon relish
El Gaucho Tacoma
Alaskan Troll-Caught Salmon—prepared in a variety of ways, including: cedar-planked; herb- or goat cheese-crusted; with cucumber relish; lemon zest; or grilled and generously drizzled with lemon-herb butter
El Gaucho Portland
Grilled Spring Chinook (King) Salmon—with fish fumé, braised ramps and pancetta
Waterfront Seafood Grill
Grilled King Salmon Burger—with all the fixin’s
Roasted Alaskan Salmon—with shallot and smoked-bacon relish, braised fennel and watercress purée
Grill-Roasted Copper River King Salmon—with shaved fennel, lemon and alder-smoked sea salt
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