Salmon - Irish Roasted

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Salmon fillets marinated in Irish whiskey and honey have a glazed look.

Irish whiskey has a slightly peppery taste.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (25 mL) honey
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) Irish whiskey
• 2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) grated lemon zest
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz (175 g) each

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix together honey, vinegar, whiskey, thyme, lemon zest, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salmon and marinate 1 hour on the counter, or 4 hours refrigerated.

2. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

3. Remove salmon from marinade and place on a rack over a roasting pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, basting once with the marinade or until golden and white juices are just beginning to appear. Place on 4 serving plates and serve fennel and apple slaw on the side.