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Salmon: Salmon Scampi with Wine

Source of Recipe

Alaska Seafood cookbook


List of Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
6 tablespoons butter
1 clove crushed garlic
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 tablespoon thyme
1 teaspoon whole tarragon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup dry marsala wine


Recipe

Trim fillets to 1-1/2" pieces-uniform thickness. In frying pan, slowly cook 1-2 strips of bacon, or enough to yield 2 tablespoons drippings. Remove bacon and use for another dish. Saute the salmon in the bacon drippings over medium heat, turning gently. Remove to a baking dish and keep warm. Deglaze pan with a little of the wine and scrape the residue from the pan over the fish.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the garlic and spices. Cook, stirring over medium low heat, for 2-3 minutes to extract the flavors. Remove from heat and add the wine and lemon juice. Pour this sauce over the fish. Bake at 400�F for 10 minutes. Serve over rice, spooning pan juices over all. Garnish with lemon wedges and finely chopped parsley. Variation: Substitute dry white wine for the Marsala for a lighter, less rich dish.