Red Wine Salmon Sauce Recipe

Name: Red Wine Salmon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 5 large shallots, thinly sliced or diced; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 cup leek greens, cut into 1 1/4-inch slices; 1 cup celery, cut into medium dice; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 pound salmon or other fish bones, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces (the fishmonger can do this); 3 cups Chicken Stock, low-salt canned chicken broth, or Veal Stock; 2 1/2 cups full-bodied red wine (such as Rhone, Pinot Noir, or Burgundy); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salmon with Lentils; Lobster; Almost any strong-flavored fish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
5 large shallots, thinly sliced or diced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup leek greens, cut into 1 1/4-inch slices
1 cup celery, cut into medium dice
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 pound salmon or other fish bones, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces (the fishmonger can do this)
3 cups Chicken Stock, low-salt canned chicken broth, or Veal Stock
2 1/2 cups full-bodied red wine (such as Rhone, Pinot Noir, or Burgundy)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salmon with Lentils
Lobster
Almost any strong-flavored fish

1
In a large saucepan or high-sided pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2
Add the shallots, garlic, leeks, celery, and thyme and saute for 2 minutes.
3
Arrange the fish bones on top of the vegetables in an even layer, cover, and reduce the heat to medium.
4
Cook until the bones become opaque, 5 to 6 minutes.
5
Raise the heat to high, add the stock and wine, and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat slightly and simmer until 1 1/2 cups of liquid remain, about 30 minutes.
7
Strain through a fine strainer, pushing down on the solids.
8
Pour the strained liquid into a clean saucepan and reduce over medium high heat until slightly syrupy, 10 to 12 minutes.
9
Strain through a chinois or fine strainer.
10
Taste and season.
11
It will taste strong and salty and probably will need pepper only.
12
Variation:
13
For delicate fish, lighten the sauce with a little Basil Oil.

572

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 5 large shallots, thinly sliced or diced, 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, 1 cup leek greens, cut into 1 1/4-inch slices, and more.

Yes, Red Wine Salmon 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.

Red Wine Salmon Sauce

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