Team BJ - June

• This was the prepared meal from Team BJ. It was paired and prepared with a Bushmills 10 year. The one variation to the recipe below was the addition of planking which is also what likely altered the cooking times.

  Roasted Salmon Fillets With Irish Whiskey

  By Elly in Canada on March 25, 2008
  
  

  Photo by **Tinkerbell**
  1 Reviews
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  • Prep Time: 1 hrs
  • Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
  • Serves: 4, Yield: 4 fillets

  About This Recipe

  "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

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  3. Remove salmon from marinade and place on a rack over a roasting pan.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, basting once with the marinade or until golden and white juices are just beginning to appear.
  5. Place on 4 plates and serve.