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Cured Salmon Carpaccio and Arugula Salad
Using fresh ingredients, this is a fast dish that wows. The Salty's chefs suggest serving this dish with a white anchovy vinaigrette for an Italian twist.Ingredients: 12 ounces cured salmon (lox) 2 bunches...
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Chèvre
This recipe showcases how Italian and Pacific Northwest cuisines bridge the distance. The chefs at Salty's suggest serving the fresh Northwest asparagus wrapped with Italian-style cured ham with watercress...
Halibut Romano-Asiago Cakes with Chive Vinaigrette
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1⁄4 onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1⁄2 green pepper, seeds and inner white ribbing removed, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound halibut,...
Clam and Mussel Risotto
This showstopper blends the best harvest of the Pacific Northwest waters with risotto, an icon of Italian culinary tradition. It is best enjoyed with a bottle of Chardonnay that is fruity and has enough...
Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup with Herbed Dungeness Crab
A fresh catch and summer's tomato garden inspired the Salty's chefs to create this sunny day refresher.Ingredients: For the soup: 1 pound heirloom tomatoes, cut in half ½ cup scallions, chopped...
Mushroom-Dusted Prawns and Scallops
Blending these jewels from the sea with forest-dwelling mushrooms presents a quintessential Pacific Northwest dish. The Salty's chefs suggest serving this with mashed potatoes. Despite the multiple steps...
Salmon with Fresh Cherries
Showcasing salmon with cherries is a Northwest classic. Using fresh ingredients makes preparation a breeze.Ingredients: For the cherry compote: 1 cup red wine 1 cup red wine vinegar 1⁄8 teaspoon...
Oregon Hazelnut -Crusted Halibut
Ingredients: For the hazelnut crust: ½ cup hazelnuts, chopped ¼ cup panko bread crumbs 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder 1⁄4 teaspoon onion flakes 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper...
Northwest Seafood Stew
This chill chaser is the showcase of Northwest tables during the rainy months.Ingredients: For the seafood stew base: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1⁄2 medium onion, sliced 2 stalks celery,...
Strawberries with Balsamic and Black Pepper
An elegant presentation of fresh ingredients that takes no time at all. This dish has a kick. Salty's chefs recommend serving it with a simple cookie, like a Pistachio Sandi.*Ingredients: 2 pints fresh...
Salty's White Chocolate Mousse Cake
A magnificent cake that is a local favorite for birthdays and weddings. Salty's chefs say that even those who don't like cake have been known to become infatuated.Ingredients: For the cake: 1 cup unsalted...
Northwest Fresh Fruit Tart
Summer celebrations in the Northwest always end with fresh seasonal fruit. This tart pairs peaches, blueberries and raspberries with Italian-style pastry cream.Ingredients: For the dough: 10 tablespoons...