peppercorn-crusted salmon w/ white wine sauce

Name: Peppercorn-Crusted Salmon w/ White Wine Sauce
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) water; 1 cup(s) light brown sugar, firmly packed; 3 tablespoon(s) coarse salt; 1 tablespoon(s) liquid smoke flavoring; 1 tablespoon(s) grated ginger root; 3 - bay leaves; 1 teaspoon(s) whole allspice; 32 ounce(s) salmon fillets (4 fillets); 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) green peppercorns, whole; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) pink peppercorns, whole; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) black peppercorns, whole; 8 teaspoon(s) honey; ## SAUCE:; 1 cup(s) dry white wine; 1 - shallot, peeled and minced; 2 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream; 6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces; - fresh dill, chopped, for garnish

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Mikekey *

Seattle, WA

Updated on May 13, 2015

Found this on an old BBS. Original poster said it was from Kincaid's in Bloomington, MN

Rate

prep time 8 Hr

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
3 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon grated ginger root
3 - bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
32 ounces salmon fillets (4 fillets)
1 1/2 tablespoons green peppercorns, whole
1 1/2 tablespoons pink peppercorns, whole
1 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns, whole
8 teaspoons honey
SAUCE:
1 cup dry white wine
1 - shallot, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces
- fresh dill, chopped, for garnish

How To Make peppercorn-crusted salmon w/ white wine sauce

Step 1

Mix first 7 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer 10 minutes. Cool. (can be prepared 3 days in advance. Cover and refrigerate).

Step 2

Place salmon in large glass baking dish. Pour brine over. Cover and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours, turning occasionally.
Step 3

Preheat oven to 350F. Remove salmon from brine. Pat dry. Arrange salmon on large baking sheet. Strain brine into heavy medium saucepan.
Step 4

Place all peppercorns in plastic bag. Using rolling pin, coarsely crush peppercorns. Add to brine. Simmer over medium heat 15 minutes. Strain, reserving peppercorns. Discard brine.
Step 5

Spread top of each salmon fillet with 2 teaspoons honey. Divide peppercorn mixture over honey, pressing gently to adhere. Bake salmon until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 6

SAUCE: Combine wine, shallot, and vinegar in a heavy small saucepan. Boil until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 10 minutes.
Step 7

Add cream and boil until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 8 minutes.
Step 8

Strain sauce and return to same pan. Bring to simmer. Remove from heat and gradually add butter, whisking just until melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 9

Transfer salmon to plates. Pour sauce around salmon. Sprinkle with dill.
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