GRILLED SALMON WITH RED WINE BUTTER

Grilled Salmon with Red Wine Butter image

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 piece Shallot minced
1/2 cup Red Wine
1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 stick Butter softened for 1 hour at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons Thyme fresh
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
12 ounces Filet of salmon (wild)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Steps:

1. Combine the shallot, wine and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium low heat and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
2. Allow the wine reduction to cool and then add the butter along with the thyme and a few pinches of fresh cracked pepper. Use a spatula to thoroughly mix the ingredients and then scoop the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Roll it up, twist the ends to form a log, and store that in the freezer while you cook the fish. (you can do these first steps ahead of time.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan on medium high. Rub the salmon with olive oil, salt and pepper and lay the fish, skin side down on the grill. Cook it for 4-5 minutes, flip and cook it 2-3 minutes longer for medium.
4. Preheat the hot salmon with a slice of the red wine butter melted on top.