Salmon with Martini Sauce Recipe

Name: Salmon with Martini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dry vermouth; 1/4 cup minced shallots; 2 teaspoons coarsely crushed juniper berries*; 1 teaspoon coarsely crushed green peppercorns; 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 6-ounce skinless boneless salmon fillets; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives; 2 tablespoons dry gin; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

2 cups dry vermouth
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 teaspoons coarsely crushed juniper berries*
1 teaspoon coarsely crushed green peppercorns
1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 6-ounce skinless boneless salmon fillets
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives
2 tablespoons dry gin
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1
Combine vermouth, shallots, juniper berries, and peppercorns in heavy small saucepan.
2
Boil until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 12 minutes.
3
Add clam juice and boil until reduced by half, about 8 minutes.
4
Add cream and boil until mixture is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 8 minutes.
5
Add butter 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until melted before adding more.
6
Strain sauce through fine-meshed strainer.
7
Return sauce to saucepan.
8
(Can be made 2 hours ahead.
9
Keep at room temperature.)
10
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
11
Sprinkle salmon with parsley, then salt and pepper.
12
Add salmon to skillet and saute until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
13
Meanwhile, rewarm sauce.
14
Stir in olives, gin, and lemon juice.
15
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
16
Place salmon on plates.
17
Drizzle sauce over.
18
Garnish with chives and serve.
19
*Juniper berries are available in the spice section of most supermarkets.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dry vermouth, 1/4 cup minced shallots, 2 teaspoons coarsely crushed juniper berries*, 1 teaspoon coarsely crushed green peppercorns, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salmon with Martini Sauce

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