SMOKED POACHED SALMON

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Salmon poaches in a foil wine boat and taking on the smokey flavor of wood chips in the barbecue. This is a family favorite from Sunset Barbecue Cookbook.

Provided by quixoposto

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 30m

Yield 2-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups hickory chips
1 -3 lb salmon fillet
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup dry white wine
3 -4 fresh dill sprigs or 1 teaspoon dry dill weed
2 teaspoons mustard seeds

Steps:

  • Soak chips in water for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Wipe fish with damp paper towel. Brush fish flesh with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  • Create a boat of heavy duty foil. Lay fish in skin side up. Pour in wine, then arrange dill and mustard seeds on top.
  • When coals are hot arrange coals for indirect heat, then drain wood chips and sprinkle over coals.
  • Place foil boat on grill and cover. Cook until fish flakes when prodded in thickest part.
  • Remove fish from boat with spatula and place on warm, rimmed platter.
  • Drain wine mixture into small pan. Reduce over high heat by half. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 4 T butter. Pass the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.4, Fat 43.4, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 209.8, Sodium 403.9, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 46.6

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