Marinated Pacific Salmon Roasted On Oak Planks
Total Steps
4
Ingredients
20
Tools Needed
7
Ingredients
- Freshly ground pepper(optional)
- Salt(optional)
- 2/3 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 teaspoons capers, drained & chopped
- 1 tablespoon Honey(optional)
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 2 teaspoons Grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup Fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 6 cups Fresh fennel, shaved paper thin
- Olive oil for grilling
- 4 fillets 8-ounce Salmon, skin on
- 1 1/2 cup Dry white wine
- 1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 3 leaves Bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Coriander seeds
- 2 teaspoons Fennel seeds
- 15 whole black peppercorns
Instructions
Step 1
In a sauce pan over high heat, combine the salt, sugar, coriander and fennel seeds, peppercorns, bay leaves and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the dill and let cool completely.
Step 2
Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer. Pour on the cooled wine mixture and let the salmon "cure" for 30 minutes only, turning once. Remove the salmon from the "cure" and drain off any excess liquid. It is fine if spices or dill adhere to the salmon.
Step 3
Lightly brush the salmon with some olive oil. Place skin side down on a prepared oak plank and roast in a preheated 475 degree oven for 4-5 minutes or until salmon is just cooked through. Serve immediately on the plank if desired, accompanied by shaved fennel and dressed with lemon-dill vinaigrette.
Step 4
To make the LEMON-DILL VINAIGRETTE: In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, onions, honey, capers and dill. Whisk in oil in a stream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Approximately 2 cups total.