Best 7 Salmon And Whisky Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delightful Salmon and Whisky Sauce, a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features succulent salmon fillets pan-fried to perfection, enveloped in a creamy and aromatic whisky sauce. The sauce, crafted with the finest single malt whisky, imparts a subtle smokiness and depth of flavor that perfectly complements the delicate texture of the salmon. Accompanying the main course are three enticing recipes: a refreshing cucumber and avocado salad, a medley of roasted vegetables tossed in herbs and olive oil, and a creamy and decadent chocolate mousse for a sweet finale. Prepare to embark on a gastronomic adventure with our Salmon and Whisky Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED WHISKEY GLAZED SALMON



Grilled Whiskey Glazed Salmon image

These salmon fillets are grilled hot and fast with a sweet whiskey marinade that gives them a lot of great flavor and nice, crisp glaze when grilled.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 8-ounce salmon fillets
1/2 cup whiskey
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic minced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 143 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1228 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 35 g, ServingSize 4 fillets (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

WHISKEY-GLAZED SALMON WITH SALT-CRUSTED POTATOES



Whiskey-Glazed Salmon With Salt-Crusted Potatoes image

The savory snap of baby potatoes crusted in salt is just what you want with the subtle sweetness of this fish's glaze. The fish and the potatoes cook and come together at the same time in this fast meal. To achieve silky salmon without turning on the oven, gently cook it in a shallow pool of sauce that thickens to a syrup as it simmers. The potatoes, prepared using a technique from the Canary Islands, simply boil in generously salted water, then finish cooking with a splash of the liquid. When it evaporates, the salt that remains crusts onto the spuds. Shaking the pan vigorously helps the salt coat the potatoes evenly and sheds excess crystals. Serve with a salad or, after the glaze is scraped onto the fish, throw baby spinach into the still-hot skillet and stir to just wilt.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds baby gold potatoes, scrubbed
2 tablespoons coarse sea salt or kosher salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons whiskey
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 (5-ounce) salmon fillets
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Make the potatoes: The potatoes should all be the same small size, about 1 inch in diameter, so cut any larger ones in halves or quarters. Place in a large saucepan with 4 cups water and add the salt. Bring to boil over high heat, then continue boiling until a paring knife slides through a potato easily, about 15 minutes.
  • About 5 minutes before the potatoes are tender, start the salmon: Combine the sugar, whiskey and Worcestershire sauce in a large skillet, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet skin side down (or the flat side if the fillets are skinless). Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the salmon becomes opaque about halfway up the sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, carefully tip the saucepan into the sink to pour out all but about 1/4 cup cooking water, keeping the potatoes in the pan. Return the saucepan to the stove with the potatoes and a thin layer of cooking water at the bottom, and set over high heat. Cook, shaking the pan often, until the liquid evaporates and the potatoes are crusted in a fine film of salt, about 5 minutes. The pan should be extremely dry and coated in salt and the potatoes will sound crackly when shaken.
  • Flip the salmon and continue cooking until just opaque from top to bottom and a paring knife slides through with almost no resistance, about 5 minutes longer. If you started with a 1-inch-thick fillet, this will be medium-rare. The timing will vary depending on the thickness of your fish and your preferred doneness. If you'd like, use tongs to peel off and discard the skin if there is any. The glaze should have thickened and be syrupy.
  • Divide the potatoes and salmon among serving plates and drizzle any glaze from the pan over the fish.

SMOKED SALMON IN CREAMY WHISKEY SAUCE OVER PASTA



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This makes a quick yet elegant main course, with rich flavors. The mascarpone cheese can be substituted with cream, but you will need to cook it down for a few minutes after adding to reduce and achieve the proper consistency for the sauce. DO NOT leave the pistachios out, I think they are integral to the dish !

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

500 g spinach tagliatelle, cooked per package directions
50 g butter
4 fresh sage leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
200 g smoked salmon, cut in strips
50 g shelled pistachio nuts
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons whiskey
200 g mascarpone cheese
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, saute the sage in the butter; when it begins to be fragrant and turn color, remove and discard.
  • Add the garlic to the pan, and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add the salmon to the pan, toss well, add nuts and cook for 30 seconds (the salmon will break down into small pieces, don't be alarmed).
  • Add the lemon juice and the whiskey, and cook for another minute.
  • Add in the mascarpone cheese and stir well until it melts and is completely incorporated with the other ingredients.
  • Add ground black pepper to taste.
  • Add the hot cooked pasta to your pan and mix it well into the sauce.
  • It is now ready to serve!

IRISH SALMON WITH WHISKY CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Fish     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon black peppercorns,
crushed
½ tablespoon white peppercorns,
crushed
2 x 175g (6oz) salmon steaks
1 level teaspoon Dijon mustard
freshly ground sea salt
15g (½ oz ) butter
2 1/2 tablespoons Irish whisky
150ml (¼ pint) double cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus extra to garnish

Steps:

  • Mix together the crushed peppercorns. Smear the salmon steaks all over with the mustard and then press the peppercorns into the cut sides of the salmon - just enough to give it a nice thin coating. Season with salt. 2 Heat a frying pan until hot. Add the butter and, as soon as it starts to foam, lay in the salmon steaks. Reduce the heat to medium and fry the steaks for about 3 minutes on one side to brown them. 3 Turn up the heat, flip the steaks over, then splash in the whisky. Boil fast until the whisky has almost disappeared, then pour in the cream. Carefully scraping up any bits that are sticking to the bottom of the pan around the steaks, bring to a fast bubble. 4 Boil for 1 - 2 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken, then taste and season with more black pepper if necessary, and some salt. By this time the salmon should be just cooked - test with the tip of a knife; if it is still a wee bit pink, simmer over a low heat for a further minute. Stir in the chopped chives and serve immediately, garnished with the extra chives.

SALMON AND WHISKEY SAUCE



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Here is a great way of of getting that special taste of Scotland with salmon (or many other fish). The quantities given below are sufficient for six people. As with most cooking, it is best just to use blended whisky rather than more expensive malt. Found at www.rampantscotland.com

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Scottish

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

six salmon steak
2/3 cup Scotch whisky
2/3 cup water
8 black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
1 chopped carrot
1 finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons Scotch whisky
3 tablespoons poaching liquid

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients for the poaching liquid in a pan and gently poach the salmon for 7-10 minutes or until the fish is cooked. Strain and reserve the poaching liquid.
  • Place the salmon on a warm serving plate, cover and keep hot.
  • Make the butter sauce by whisking the egg yolks and lemon juice together. Place in a heat-proof bowl and set over a pan of hot but not boiling water on a very low heat. Whisk until the mixture begins to thicken. Stir in the butter gradually, allowing a small amount to melt at a time. If any lumps appear in the mixture, remove the bowl from the heat and add a teaspoon of cold water before placing back on the heat.
  • Once all the butter has been mixed in and the sauce is to the required thickness, remove from the heat and add in the three tablespoons of whisky and the three tablespoons of poaching liquid. Pour over the salmon and serve with fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 135.1, Sodium 120.8, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 1.7

MAPLE BOURBON SALMON



Maple Bourbon Salmon image

This maple bourbon salmon recipe is so easy, healthy and decadent. Great for a date night! You can add tomatoes to the topping if you'd like. -Diane Higgins, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons bourbon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
4 green onions, chopped
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place salmon in a shallow dish. Combine brown sugar, maple syrup and bourbon; pour over salmon; let stand 15 minutes. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add salmon; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Add walnuts, green onions and bacon to skillet; heat through. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 30g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

BOURBON-GLAZED SALMON



Bourbon-Glazed Salmon image

This bourbon-glazed salmon is ready in minutes and requires only a handful of ingredients. Pair it with a green salad and couscous to have the perfect meal. If you don't like the taste of bourbon, you can use cola or brewed coffee. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients but salmon. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute; set aside., Place salmon on oiled grill rack, skin side down. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Brush with bourbon mixture. Grill until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 8-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: As with any cooking, having all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking will make the process much smoother and enjoyable.
  • Choose Quality Salmon: Opt for fresh, wild-caught salmon if possible, as it tends to have a richer flavor and texture.
  • Don't Overcook the Salmon: Salmon is a delicate fish that can easily become dry and overcooked. Cook it just until it flakes easily with a fork, or to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  • Use a Good Quality Whisky: The whisky you use in the sauce will have a significant impact on the flavor of the dish. Choose a whisky that you enjoy drinking, as its flavor will come through in the sauce.
  • Let the Sauce Simmer: Simmering the sauce for a few minutes allows the flavors to develop and deepen. Don't rush this step, as it will make a big difference in the final result.
  • Serve with Suitable Sides: Salmon and whisky sauce pair well with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.

Conclusion:

This recipe for salmon with whisky sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of rich salmon, creamy sauce, and smoky whisky creates a flavor profile that is both complex and satisfying. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a meal that will impress your guests and leave them craving more. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to indulge in this culinary delight!

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