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And a "top o' the day to you"! With St. Patrick's day falling on Saturday, we're posting delicious Irish-inspired recipes all week.
This Irish Roasted Salmon recipe has a fantastic combination of ingredients: honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh thyme and a bit of....yes, Irish whiskey! A long, slow marinade helps the salmon to soak up all the delicious flavors. The marinade comes together quickly and all that's left is a short roast in a hot oven, making this salmon ideal for a yummy weeknight treat, yet special enough for guests. I served it with roasted asparagus and a fabulous Irish potato dish, Colcannon (yesterday's post) This recipe is definitely on my "keeper" list!
Irish Roasted Salmon
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ cup Irish whiskey*
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 salmon fillets
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thymeDirections:
1. Mix together honey, lemon juice, whiskey, thyme, lemon zest and oil in a large zip lock bag. Add salmon and marinate 4-6 hours in the refrigerator.2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Remove salmon from marinade and place on a foil-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Place marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until reduced to half the volume. The mixture will be syrupy. Add butter and swirl pan until butter is melted. Add the 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme.
3. Roast salmon for 10-12 minutes, basting with the sauce halfway through. Place under broiler for the last few minutes if you like a more golden exterior. This is not necessary but makes for a more attractive appearance. Transfer salmon to serving plates or platter and drizzle with sauce.
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup Irish whiskey*
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
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Mix together honey, lemon juice, whiskey, thyme, lemon zest and oil in a large zip lock bag. Add salmon and marinate 4-6 hours in the refrigerator.
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Preheat oven to 450°F. Remove salmon from marinade and place on a foil-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Place marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until reduced to half the volume. The mixture will be syrupy. Add butter and swirl pan until butter is melted. Add the 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme.
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Roast salmon for 10-12 minutes, basting with the sauce halfway through. Place under broiler for the last few minutes if you like a more golden exterior. This is not necessary but makes for a more attractive appearance. Transfer salmon to serving plates or platter and drizzle with sauce. Sprinkle with extra thyme, for garnish.
Adapted from Food.com
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