Best Whiskey Salmon Recipes

CEDAR PLANKED SALMON WITH WHISKEY MAPLE GLAZE

Steps:

• Plank: Make sure that the plank has soaked for at least 1 hour and up to 24.
• Glaze: Combine the whiskey and maple syrup in a small saucepan, bringing the mixture to a low boil and reduce by about half. You should have a thick syrup that coats the back of a spoon. Add chilies and butter and stir until just combined. Set aside and keep warm.
• Season the salmon with salt, pepper and granulated onion. Pour the glaze over the salmon carefully. Let the salmon sit for 10 - 15 minutes at room temperature, until the rub is moistened.
• Preheat the grill on medium high heat for 5 - 10 minutes. Rinse the plank and place it on the cooking grate. Cover the grill and heat the plank for 4 - 5 minutes or until it starts to throw off a bit of smoke and crackles lightly.
• Reduce the heat to medium low. Season the plank with kosher salt and place the salmon, skin side down, on the plank. Cover the grill and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the fish flakes.
• Check periodically to make sure the plank doesn't catch fire and spray the burning edges with water if it does, making sure to close the lid afterwards.
• When the salmon is done, squeeze half a lemon along its length and carefully transfer to a platter. Garish with remaining lemon cut into slices.

WHISKEY-GLAZED SALMON WITH SALT-CRUSTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Make the potatoes: The potatoes should all be the same small size, about 1 inch in diameter, so cut any larger ones in halves or quarters. Place in a large saucepan with 4 cups water and add the salt. Bring to boil over high heat, then continue boiling until a paring knife slides through a potato easily, about 15 minutes.
• About 5 minutes before the potatoes are tender, start the salmon: Combine the sugar, whiskey and Worcestershire sauce in a large skillet, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet skin side down (or the flat side if the fillets are skinless). Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the salmon becomes opaque about halfway up the sides, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, carefully tip the saucepan into the sink to pour out all but about 1/4 cup cooking water, keeping the potatoes in the pan. Return the saucepan to the stove with the potatoes and a thin layer of cooking water at the bottom, and set over high heat. Cook, shaking the pan often, until the liquid evaporates and the potatoes are crusted in a fine film of salt, about 5 minutes. The pan should be extremely dry and coated in salt and the potatoes will sound crackly when shaken.
• Flip the salmon and continue cooking until just opaque from top to bottom and a paring knife slides through with almost no resistance, about 5 minutes longer. If you started with a 1-inch-thick fillet, this will be medium-rare. The timing will vary depending on the thickness of your fish and your preferred doneness. If you'd like, use tongs to peel off and discard the skin if there is any. The glaze should have thickened and be syrupy.
• Divide the potatoes and salmon among serving plates and drizzle any glaze from the pan over the fish.

ROASTED SALMON FILLETS WITH IRISH WHISKEY

Steps:

• 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.
• Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
• 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 plates and serve.

ROASTED PISTACHIO SALMON WITH MAPLE WHISKEY SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Marinate salmon in 1/3 cup whiskey in zip-lock bag for at least 2 hours in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Combine butter, maple syrup, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of whiskey together in a saucepan. Cook on high heat till almost boil then simmer reducing heat until you have a thicker consistency, about 15 minutes. Reserve ½ of the mixture, set aside and keep warm.
• 3. Place salmon on a foil lined cookie sheet or baking pan sprayed with non-stick spray then lightly baste with the remaining whiskey sauce on both sides. Bake for 25-30 minutes, basting twice during the baking. Time in cooking may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon. Discard the used basting sauce.
• 4. Baste one last time with fresh reserve whiskey sauce and sprinkle with the roasted pistachios just before serving. Lightly drizzle with whiskey sauce and serve hot. Perfect with a Rice Pilaf and/or Asparagus Also, this works just fine WITHOUT the Whiskey if you don't want to cook with the liquor.

BLACKENED SALMON WITH WHISKEY BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Generously sprinkle both sides of each salmon fillet with the seasoning mix (you want a good coating).
• Rub into the fillet and add more if you end up with bare spots.
• Set aside.
• With temperature on high, heat the olive oil in a saute pan large enough to hold both fillets.
• When it starts to smoke and shimmer, add the butter and swirl just until melted.
• Add the fillets and cook over high heat, 1-2 minutes per side until blackened, but not burnt (watch carefully).
• Remove from the heat; standing back from the pan, add the whiskey.
• Cover the saute pan, return to the burner over med-low, and cook for another 2-4 minutes, depending on the thickness.
• When the fish is done through, remove to a plate and keep warm.
• Bring the remaining whiskey in the pan to a simmer, add the minced shallot, and whisk in the remaining butter, one tablespoon at a time.
• Let each addition melt before adding another.
• Whisk constantly.
• Pour over salmon and serve.

WHISKEY-GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees use casserole dish - melt butter in casserole. Season salmon with salt, black and red pepper. Rub top side of salmon in butter turn and bake skin side down. Squeeze with lemon/add wedges. Cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes fish begins to flake. Mix whiskey and honey together. Pour over salmon. Continue baking 6-8 minutes longer until a glaze forms over the salmon. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with parsley if desired

SMOKED SALMON IN CREAMY WHISKEY SAUCE OVER PASTA

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, saute the sage in the butter; when it begins to be fragrant and turn color, remove and discard.
• Add the garlic to the pan, and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add the salmon to the pan, toss well, add nuts and cook for 30 seconds (the salmon will break down into small pieces, don't be alarmed).
• Add the lemon juice and the whiskey, and cook for another minute.
• Add in the mascarpone cheese and stir well until it melts and is completely incorporated with the other ingredients.
• Add ground black pepper to taste.
• Add the hot cooked pasta to your pan and mix it well into the sauce.
• It is now ready to serve!

SALMON AND WHISKEY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients for the poaching liquid in a pan and gently poach the salmon for 7-10 minutes or until the fish is cooked. Strain and reserve the poaching liquid.
• Place the salmon on a warm serving plate, cover and keep hot.
• Make the butter sauce by whisking the egg yolks and lemon juice together. Place in a heat-proof bowl and set over a pan of hot but not boiling water on a very low heat. Whisk until the mixture begins to thicken. Stir in the butter gradually, allowing a small amount to melt at a time. If any lumps appear in the mixture, remove the bowl from the heat and add a teaspoon of cold water before placing back on the heat.
• Once all the butter has been mixed in and the sauce is to the required thickness, remove from the heat and add in the three tablespoons of whisky and the three tablespoons of poaching liquid. Pour over the salmon and serve with fresh vegetables.

WHISKEY GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• After scaling and de-boneing, rinse and dry. Place the fish on the plate. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a non-reactive bowl (glass or plastic). Next, place the fish in the same bowl making sure to cover all surfaces of the fish. Allow to marinate several hours in the refrigerator (covered) before grilling. Next, prepare your grill for direct grilling making sure the grill is at least 350 degrees. To keep the fish together, it is best to use either a fish basket, grill topper or big grill brush to hold the fish together. Turn several times to prevent burning and check doneness with a fork. Salmon should flake when a fork is inserted into the thickest part and twisted. Do not over cook!. Remove and serve at once. You will find this to be a superb meal.

WHISKEY SMOKED SALMON SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, whiskey, lemon juice, horseradish, and dill.
• Beat until creamy and smooth.
• Stir in salmon and scallions.
• Transfer to a small serving bowl and cover.
• Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour or as much as 48 hours.
• Before serving, let stand at room temperature for a least 15 minutes to soften and become easily spreadable.

WHISKEY CARAMELIZED SALMON

Steps:

• Place butter and brown sugar in a large skillet over medium heat.
• When butter is melted, place salmon fillets in the pan & add whiskey; Be careful of flare-up.
• The sugar will start to caramelize & the alcohol will cook off; 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cook in the sauce until salmon flakes; this depends on the thickeness of the salmon.
• Serve sauce over the salmon ; garnish with lemon slices, Enjoy.

WHISKEY SMOKED SALMON CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed soup pot, and saute the onions, celery and saffron (if using) over medium heat until softened. Add the potatoes and fennel, and saute briefly before pouring in the milk and clam juice. Cover, and let the mixture simmer on medium heat until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. 2. Add the corn, cream, tomato paste and lobster base (if using). Cook 5 minutes more, add the salmon, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill and whiskey. Season with salt and pepper

MAPLE WHISKEY SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425. Place salmon in shallow, lightly oiled baking dish and sprinkle with salt & pepper. In a small bowl, blend all remaining ingredients. Spoon over fish. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Serve with pan juices, dill & lemon.

IRISH WHISKEY CURED SALMON

Steps:

• Line rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap. Rinse fillet and pat dry with paper towels.
• Arrange fillet, skin side down, on baking sheet and brush salmon flesh with the whiskey.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and the salt. Rub mixture all over the salmon flesh.
• Wrap plastic wrap securely around fillet. Top with another sheet of plastic wrap.
• Place second baking sheet on top of fillet and place a heavy skillet or several cans on top to weigh it down.
• Refrigerate fillet at least 48 hours and up to 72 hours.
• Remove top baking sheet and unwrap fillet. Rinse under cold water to remove any salt residue that remains. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut salmon flesh into very thin strips and serve with Irish soda bread or black bread and creme fraiche and thinly sliced red onion.

WHISKEY SALMON

Steps:

• Dredge fillets in flour, to coat both sides.
• In a large skillet, heat butter and oil until hot. Brown fillets slightly on one side. Add salt and pepper.
• Turn fillets over and add garlic, shallot, mustard and brown sugar. Cook for a few seconds.
• Add vinegar. Fillet should be browned on second side now. With fillet still in pan, deglaze pan with whiskey. Add orange juice. Swirl pan to mix ingredients.
• Reduce sauce until it begins to thicken. Add cream and cook until heated.
• Place fillets on plates and spoon some sauce over each.
• Garnish with grated orange zest or chopped green onions, if desired.