Salmon and sea trout

A freshly caught wild salmon has a magnificent flavour, but there is nothing wrong with a farmed salmon - or sea trout for that matter - provided it has been reared properly. Both salmon and sea trout can be treated in exactly the same way and my preference is always to keep things simple. Often, I’ll put a fresh salmon or sea trout into a fish kettle with a few herbs and peppercorns, pour on cold water and slowly bring to the boil, then turn off the heat and leave the fish to cook in the residual heat as it cools. Freshly made hollandaise, new potatoes and some steamed spinach are all that’s needed for a perfect feast.