Sauteed Salmon with Whisky Sauce
Source of Recipe
Aunt Saunny
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, minced
1 (12-ounce) salmon fillet or 2 (6-ounce) fillets
Salt, pepper
1/4 cup Irish whisky
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1/4 cup whipping cream
Lime wedges
Melt butter in medium skillet. Add shallot and
saute 2 to 3 minutes. Season salmon with salt and
pepper to taste. Saute salmon 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Remove to plate (salmon won't be completely cooked).
Add whisky, vinegar and tarragon to skillet and
simmer 1 minute. Add cream. Season with salt and
pepper. Return salmon to skillet, cover and cook 1 to
2 minutes per side.
Divide fillet in half. Arrange half on each of 2
plates. Top with sauce and serve with lime wedges on
the side. Makes 2 servings.
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