Roasted Salmon With Wasabi Cream

A simple Japanese recipe from the New York Times Magazine.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

•  olive oil
• 1 3⁄4 lbs salmon fillets (wild king recommended)
•  sea salt
• 6  teaspoons wasabi powder
• 1  cup sour cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Sprinkle a large roasting pan with olive oil. Lay the salmon in the pan with the skin-side down. Rub a thin slick of oil over the salmon and season with salt. Roast until just cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, dissolve wasabi powder in 8 teaspoons of water. Whisk into sour cream and season to taste with salt. Add more wasabi if desired. Serve with salmon.