Salmon with Pinot Noir Reduction and A Nifty Idea





Long before there were modern inventions like IPads, cookbook holders and recipe boxes...there were skirt hangers. (Maybe I have the wrong chronology on that.  Anyway...)


My friend VeeBee sent me this little tip, and I was so intrigued by it that I put it to the test right away.


What genius thought of this?!  And why didn't I think of it myself...especially because I have so little counter space in my 1935 kitchen...precious surface area that is often taken up by cookbooks like the WILLIAMS SONOMA  Pacific Northwest New American Cooking.


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PANFRIED SALMON WITH PINOT NOIR AND THYME


* 4 salmon fillets with skin intact, each 4-5 oz. and 3/4 inch thick

* 3/4 t. coarse salt

* 3/4 t. freshly ground pepper

* 1 T. olive oil

* 1 cup Pinot Noir

* 4 fresh thyme sprigs, plus extra for garnish (optional)

* 1 T. unsalted butter


1.  Sprinkle the salmon fillets with 1/2 t. each of the salt and pepper

2.  In a large frying pan over high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the salmon, skin side down, and cook until browned and crisp, 3-4 minutes.Turn the fish and cook for 2-3 minutes longer.  The salmon will be slightly rare at the center.  If you prefer it fully cooked, continue cooking for another minute or so.  Transfer the fish to a warmed platter and cover to keep warm.  (very important!)

3. Add the wine and the thyme sprigs to the pan and bring to a boil over high heat.  Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.  Remove the thyme sprigs and stir in the remaining 1/4 t. each salt, pepper and butter.

4.  Pour the sauce over the salmon.  Garnish with additional thyme sprigs, if you like, and serve immediately. 

I must tell you that the cookbook holder worked like a dream and the salmon was delicious and SO easy.   Why not give both a try this weekend?


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