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.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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.

Big City Salmon with Martini Sauce

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