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whiskey salmon

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Recipe by
Mikekey *
@Mikekey
Seattle, WA

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.

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

Ingredients For whiskey salmon

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

How To Make whiskey salmon

  • 1
    Dredge fillets in flour, to coat both sides.
  • 2
    In a large skillet, heat butter and oil until hot. Brown fillets slightly on one side. Add salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Turn fillets over and add garlic, shallot, mustard and brown sugar. Cook for a few seconds.
  • 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.
  • 5
    Reduce sauce until it begins to thicken. Add cream and cook until heated.
  • 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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