Whiskey Glazed Or Blackened Salmon Recipe
Your choice of whiskey glazed, blackened, or plain salmon served on a bed of wild rice & choice of side.
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Ingredients
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For Whiskey Glaze
For Blackened Seasoning
For Salmon
For Wild Rice
For Side Dish (optional)
Method
Preparing Whiskey Glaze
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine whiskey, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, lemon juice, and black pepper. Stir well.
- 2
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preparing Blackened Seasoning
- 3
Mix Spices
In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, and salt. Mix well.
Cooking Salmon
- 4
- 5
Season Salmon
For whiskey glazed salmon, brush the fillets with the whiskey glaze. For blackened salmon, rub the blackened seasoning generously on both sides.
- 6
Cook Salmon
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.
Cooking Wild Rice
- 7
Rinse Rice
Rinse the wild rice under cold water.
- 8
Cook Rice
In a medium pot, combine the rinsed wild rice and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Preparing Side Dish (Optional)
- 9
Steam Asparagus
In a steamer or pot with a little water, steam the asparagus for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still bright green.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Dish
On a serving plate, place a bed of wild rice, top with the cooked salmon (whiskey glazed or blackened), and serve with steamed asparagus and lemon wedges on the side.