Marinated pacific salmon roasted on oak planks

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsKosher salt
¼cupSugar
2teaspoonsCoriander seeds
2teaspoonsFennel seeds
15Whole black peppercorns
3Bay leaves
cupSnipped fresh dill
cupDry white wine
8Salmon fillets; skin on, four ounce each
Olive oil for grilling
6cupsFresh fennel; shaved paper thin
½cupFresh squeezed lemon juice
2teaspoonsGrated lemon zest
2tablespoonsMinced red onion
1tablespoonHoney or to taste
2teaspoonsDrained chopped capers
1tablespoonChopped fresh dill
cupOlive oil
Salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

LEMON-DILL VINAIGRETTE

MARINATED PACIFIC SALMON ROASTED ON OAK PLANKS WITH SHAVED FENNEL AND DILL SALAD In a sauce pan over high heat, combine the salt, sugar, coriander and fennel seeds, peppercorns, bay leaves and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the dill and let cool completely. Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer. Pour on the cooled wine mixture and let the salmon "cure" for 30 minutes only, turning once. Remove the salmon from the "cure" and drain off any excess liquid. It is fine if spices or dill adhere to the salmon. Lightly brush the salmon with some olive oil. Place skin side down on a prepared oak plank and roast in a preheated 475 degree oven for 4-5 minutes or until salmon is just cooked through. Serve immediately on the plank if desired, accompanied by shaved fennel and dressed with lemon-dill vinaigrette. 8 servings LEMON-DILL VINAIGRETTE : In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, onions, honey, capers and dill. Whisk in oil in a stream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days. approximately 2 cups Recommended wine: Fetzer Barrel Select Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay or Bonterra Chardonnay COOKING RIGHT SHOW #CR9698 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Nancy Berry <nlberry@...> on Apr 30, 1998