whiskey salmon

16 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Mar 1, 2016

This was adapted from a recipe by a Washington coast restaurant (now gone). You can use Scotch or something like Jack Daniels, which I used.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - salmon fillets, skin removed (6 ounces each)
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • - salt, to taste
  • - white pepper, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced shallot
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
  • 1/2 cup whiskey (scotch or kentucky)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

How To Make whiskey salmon

  • Step 1
    Dredge fillets in flour, to coat both sides.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet, heat butter and oil until hot. Brown fillets slightly on one side. Add salt and pepper.
  • Step 3
    Turn fillets over and add garlic, shallot, mustard and brown sugar. Cook for a few seconds.
  • Step 4
    Add vinegar. Fillet should be browned on second side now. With fillets still in pan, deglaze pan with whiskey. Add orange juice. Swirl pan to mix ingredients.
  • Step 5
    Reduce sauce until it begins to thicken. Add cream and cook until heated.
  • Step 6
    Place fillets on plates and spoon some sauce over each. Garnish with grated orange zest or chopped green onions, if desired.

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Category: Fish
Ingredient: Fish
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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