Whiskey Spiked Salmon Food

WHISKEY SPIKED SALMON

Steps:

• Use a large Ziploc plastic bag. Place the brown sugar, vanilla extract, whiskey, soy sauce, fresh ginger, lemon juice, garlic cloves and onions inside.
• Add the fish to the bag and let it sit there for two hours in a refrigerator. Turn it occasionally.
• Heat a nonstick pan over moderate heat. Use some cooking spray to coat the pan.
• Add the salmon and marinade to the pan.
• Cook the salmon for approximately five minutes on each side. The salmon will flake with a fork when done.
• Place a serving size piece on each plate and drizzle it with sauce. Top the salmon with scallions and chia seeds.

GRILLED WHISKEY GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Mix whiskey, soy sauce , orange juice, oil, and garlic in a medium bowl.
• Place salmon in a shallow dish and pour mixture over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 3 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Once heated, oil the grill grates to create a nonstick surface. Make at least 4 to 5 passes on the grates.
• Place the fish on the hot grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
• The salmon is done when it flakes easily, has faded in color, and reaches an internal temperature of at least 145 F. Carefully remove fish from the grill and serve.
• Plate the fish and serve with your favorite sides.
• Enjoy.

WHISKEY-SPIKED CHERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the caramel and fruit: In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, stir together the sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons water to make a mixture like wet sand. Cook over medium-high heat until melted and light amber, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt if making a salted caramel. Arrange the cherries on top. Drizzle the whiskey over the fruit.
• For the batter: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in the cinnamon.
• Beat together the sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating after each addition, then beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the buttermilk, stirring until just incorporated.
• Pour the batter over the fruit and spread evenly. Bake until golden brown all over and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes and then invert onto a platter. Cool to room temperature before serving.

GLENMACHRIE WHISKIED SMOKED SALMON AND FRESH MIXED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• To make brine, pour 4 cups of water into a non-reactive bowl. Add a small potato about the size of a golf ball to the water. It will sink to the bottom. Now begin pouring salt into the water, mixing gently, until the potato bobs to the surface of the water. Discard potato. Place salmon fillets in brine and allow to soak in a cool place for 1 hour.
• Remove salmon fillets from brine solution and pat dry. Set aside. In a measuring cup, blend together honey and whisky. Gently brush fillets with blended honey and whisky mixture. Smoke fillets for 9 hours in smoke house or water smoker. Alternatively, soak wood shavings or chips (apple, beech, or untreated cedar) in water for about 1 hour. Meanwhile, prepare a small charcoal fire in a dome-shaped barbecue. You are trying to maintain a covered temperature somewhere between 200 and 300 degrees F. When the coals are glowing, place salmon fillets on the grill on the side opposite to the coals. Sprinkle damp wood chips over coals and cover grill. Because this method is somewhat hotter than smokehouse or smoker methods, smoke fish for about 45 minutes. Check progress halfway through cooking. You are looking for a bronzed, shiny exterior and a firm buttery interior. Serve fillets with a side of mixed greens and dressing. Top fillets with a small drizzle of Islay whisky.
• Make dressing. In a small bowl whisk together the first 6 ingredients in the order in which they appear. Toss mixed greens with dressing until evenly coated. Arrange greens to one side of plate.

WHISKEY CARAMELIZED SALMON

Steps:

• Place butter and brown sugar in a large skillet over medium heat.
• When butter is melted, place salmon fillets in the pan & add whiskey; Be careful of flare-up.
• The sugar will start to caramelize & the alcohol will cook off; 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cook in the sauce until salmon flakes; this depends on the thickeness of the salmon.
• Serve sauce over the salmon ; garnish with lemon slices, Enjoy.

WHISKEY SMOKED SALMON SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, whiskey, lemon juice, horseradish, and dill.
• Beat until creamy and smooth.
• Stir in salmon and scallions.
• Transfer to a small serving bowl and cover.
• Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour or as much as 48 hours.
• Before serving, let stand at room temperature for a least 15 minutes to soften and become easily spreadable.

SMOKED SALMON PASTA WITH SCOTCH

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion until tender. Pour in the fish stock and white wine, and cook until reduced by 1/2.
• Remove the skillet from heat, and pour in the Scotch whiskey. Using a long match, carefully ignite the Scotch. Once the flame had subsided, return the skillet to medium heat, and mix in the salmon. Stir in the cream, and bring the mixture to a boil. Continue to cook and stir until thickened.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooked penne pasta with the salmon mixture. Season with pepper, and top with Parmesan cheese and parsley to serve.