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Whiskey Salmon

Here's how you make Whiskey Salmon
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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 12 ounces salmon (fillets, skin removed)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil)
  • Salt, to taste
  • White pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon shallot, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar (raspberry vinegar)
  • 1/2 cup whiskey
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • 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.

  • Step 7: Garnish with grated orange zest or chopped green onions, if desired.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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