With a name like Salmon Chocolat you know you are in for a treat. Three main steps allow key ingredients, like white chocolate and orange liqueur, to infuse into the side and sauce for a truly one-of-a-kind taste. Apart from most cooking techniques, this salmon is set to simmer in seasoned water so no moisture is lost and only essential flavors are added.

serves 4

Ingredients

For the White Chocolate Mashed Potatoes:
1 lb Russet potatoes, cleaned and peeled
4 oz white chocolate
2 oz unsalted butter
salt, to taste

Preparation:
Boil potatoes until soft, then drain. Using a double-boiler, melt the white chocolate. Add the melted chocolate to the potatoes and mash. Add butter and salt and continue to mash until texture is consistent.

For the Citrus Sauce:
4 oz. unsalted butter
1 whole shallot, diced
½ cup orange liqueur
4 oz heavy whipping cream
1 ½ cups orange juice

Preparation:
Melt 1 oz. butter in a sauté pan and cook the shallots for 2 minutes. Add orange liqueur and reduce by half. Add orange juice and reduce by half again. Add remaining butter and cream, cook until butter is melted.

For the Salmon:
4 (6 oz.) Salmon
1 small carrot, chopped
½ onion, chopped
1 oz lemon juice
½ gallon water
1 oz salt

Preparation:
Combine water, carrot, onion, lemon juice, and salt in a large pan and bring to a simmer.

Then, add Salmon and simmer for an additional 12 minutes.

Remove Salmon from pan, serve atop the mashed potatoes, and top with citrus sauce.

Enjoy!