Treacle cured salmon by The Silver Darling in Aberdeen

The Silver Darling, seafood restaurant in Aberdeen is situated in the former Customs House at Pocra Quay.

Boasting an unrivalled location with panoramic views of both the beach, the historic fishing village of Footdee (Fittie to locals) and Aberdeen’s harbour, means that, no matter where you sit you’ll have a spectacular view. Watch ships from all around the world come into port, marvel at the dolphins and seals bobbing in the bay, or even watch the local fishing boats bring home the catch of the day, most of which ends up in our kitchen.

Opened by Chef Didier Dejean in 1986, The Silver Darling is one of a few restaurants to have been recommended in the Good Food Guide for more than 22 years. It is also a regular feature in the Michelin and Egon Ronay Guides. In 2008, The Sunday Times ranked the Silver Darling in the top 10 seafood restaurants in UK.

Ingredients: serves 10

800gr trimmed salmon fillet

100 gr black treacle

1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds

Zest of 1 lemon

Zest of 1 orange

60 gr sea salt

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method:

  1. Lay the salmon fillet (skinned) on a sheet of cling film.
  2. Warm treacle in a bowl over a bain marie, until runny.
  3. Mix fennel, lemon & orange zest, salt, mustard, pepper & treacle together.
  4. Spread over both sides of the salmon & leave at room temp. for half an hour then refrigerate for 36-48 hours.
  5. When ready to serve, remove the cling film & clean away any excess marinade from the salmon.
  6. Pat dry with kitchen paper.
  7. Slice the salmon & serve with cucumber salad, sour cream, rye bread & mesclun (mixed leaves)

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