Grilled King Salmon with Asparagus, Morels, and Leeks

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

slender asparagus, trimmed and cut in half on a diagonal

large leek (white part only), thinly sliced and rinsed well to remove dirt

3 tbsp

butter

2 tsp

chopped fresh thyme leaves

3/4 tsp

kosher salt, divided

1/2 tsp

pepper, divided

1/2 lb

fresh morel mushrooms, rinsed well and halved lengthwise, or 3/4 oz. dried morels*

1/4 cup

fino sherry or dry white wine

1 tbsp

olive oil

king or coho salmon fillet (1 1/2 lbs., 1 in. thick), with skin

1 cup

whipping cream