Big City Salmon with Martini Sauce Recipe

Name: Big City Salmon with Martini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets; Salt and pepper; Chopped fresh parsley, as desired; 2 tablespoons olive oil (if sauteing); Martini Sauce; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1/4 cup gin; 1/4 cup dry vermouth; 1 teaspoon chopped whole juniper berries; 1 teaspoon dried or brined green peppercorns, optional; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons butter; 6 pimiento-stuffed queen olives, sliced into rings; Fresh lemon juice; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
Salt and pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, as desired
2 tablespoons olive oil (if sauteing)
Martini Sauce
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/4 cup gin
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1 teaspoon chopped whole juniper berries
1 teaspoon dried or brined green peppercorns, optional
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons butter
6 pimiento-stuffed queen olives, sliced into rings
Fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper

1
Season each piece of salmon with salt and pepper and sprinkle with a little chopped parsley.
2
If sauteing, heat the olive oil in a wide skillet and cook the fish, about 3 minutes on the first side, then about 2 minutes on the second side to achieve a medium-rare temperature.
3
(Increase the cooking time by about 90 seconds on each side if you want the salmon to be cooked through.)
4
You may also grill or broil the salmon, as desired.
5
Spoon the Martini Sauce over (or alongside) the cooked salmon and serve immediately.
6
This salmon is delicious with boiled new potatoes or rice.
7
Place the shallots, gin, vermouth, juniper berries, and green peppercorns in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
8
Lower the heat and simmer until reduced to about 3 tablespoons liquid.
9
Add the cream and reduce to 1/4 cup.
10
Strain and return the liquid to the saucepan (discard the solids).
11
Whisk in the butter.
12
Add the olives and season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and a little pepper.
13
Cover and keep warm while you prepare the salmon.

344

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, Salt and pepper, Chopped fresh parsley, as desired, 2 tablespoons olive oil (if sauteing), and more.

Yes, Big City Salmon with Martini Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Big City Salmon with Martini Sauce

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