Salmon Recipes
Roasted Salmon Fillets With Irish Whiskey
Description
"Salmon fillets marinated in Irish whiskey and honey!! The cooked fillets will have a glazed look and a superb taste and texture. Irish whiskey has a slightly peppery taste. I have not tried this yet, will update later. Source: Food & Drink magazine Chef Lucy Waverman"
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup Irish whiskey
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz (175 g
Directions
- Mix together honey, vinegar, whiskey, thyme, lemon zest, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salmon and marinate 1 hour on the counter, or 4 hours refrigerated.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Remove salmon from marinade and place on a rack over a roasting pan.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, basting once with the marinade or until golden and white juices are just beginning to appear.
- Place on 4 plates and serve.
