Cape Salmon with Beurre Blanc

Last Sunday I made this dish for my besties, and it turned into one of those really special, unplanned evenings.

It was pouring outside (proper Cape Town weather), but inside we had a glass of bubbles in hand, good food on the table, and for a moment it honestly felt like a warm summer evening.

There’s something about cooking for people you love — keeping it simple, letting the ingredients speak for themselves, and just enjoying the moment without overthinking it. This dish came together so easily, and that’s exactly why I love it.

Cooking Cape Salmon Portions (Pan-Fried in Butter & Olive Oil)

This is my go-to way of cooking Cape salmon — simple, no fuss, and it lets the fish shine.

Ingredients

• Cape salmon portions
• Salt & black pepper
• Olive oil
• Butter

Method

1. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper.
2. Season well with salt and black pepper.
3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
4. Place the fish in the pan and leave it to cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes.
5. Add a knob of butter and let it foam.
6. Turn the fish and cook for another 2–3 minutes, basting with the butter.
7. Remove from the pan while still juicy — it should flake easily but not be dry.

💡 Tip: Cape salmon is best when it’s not overcooked — keep it moist and tender.

Classic Beurre Blanc

This sauce is what takes the dish from simple to something really special.

Ingredients

• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 100ml dry white wine
• 1–2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 125g cold butter, cubed
• Salt, to taste

Method

1. Add the shallot, wine, and vinegar to a saucepan.
2. Simmer until reduced to about 1–2 tablespoons.
3. Lower the heat and start whisking in the cold butter, a few cubes at a time.
4. Keep whisking until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
5. Season lightly with salt.

💡 Keep the heat low — if it gets too hot, the sauce can split.

A Little Note from Me

This is exactly the kind of food I love — seasonal, simple, and made to be shared.

Cape salmon really shines this time of year, and when you pair it with something like a classic beurre blanc, it reminds you that you don’t need to overcomplicate things to create something really delicious.

And sometimes, all you need is good food, good company, and a glass of bubbles… even if it’s pouring outside 🤍

See our Cape Salmon products linked below
CAPE SALMON PORTIONS (5 by 200g)
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