Irish Whiskey Cured Salmon Food

IRISH WHISKEY CURED SALMON

Steps:

• Line rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap. Rinse fillet and pat dry with paper towels.
• Arrange fillet, skin side down, on baking sheet and brush salmon flesh with the whiskey.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and the salt. Rub mixture all over the salmon flesh.
• Wrap plastic wrap securely around fillet. Top with another sheet of plastic wrap.
• Place second baking sheet on top of fillet and place a heavy skillet or several cans on top to weigh it down.
• Refrigerate fillet at least 48 hours and up to 72 hours.
• Remove top baking sheet and unwrap fillet. Rinse under cold water to remove any salt residue that remains. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut salmon flesh into very thin strips and serve with Irish soda bread or black bread and creme fraiche and thinly sliced red onion.

ROASTED SALMON FILLETS WITH IRISH WHISKEY

Steps:

• 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.

IRISH ROASTED SALMON

Steps:

• 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.
• Remove salmon from marinade and place on a rack over a roasting pan.
• Grill or Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, basting once with the marinade or until golden and white juices are just beginning to appear.