Salmon in Vodka Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 6 6-oz salmon fillets
- 8 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lb fresh spinach
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup vodka
- 2 tbsp green peppercorns in water, drained and crushed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 0.3 cup fresh chives, snipped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine 4 tbsp butter and onion in a Dutch oven. Cover and bake until onion is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
- 2
Stir spinach into onion and bake until just wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven; keep warm.
- 3
Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
- 4
Add salmon in batches and cook about 3 minutes per side for medium. Transfer to platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
- 5
Pour off excess oil. Add cream and vodka to skillet and boil until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
- 6
Add green peppercorns and remaining 4 tbsp butter; stir until melted. Mix in lime juice, season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Divide spinach and onion among plates, top each with salmon, spoon sauce over, and sprinkle with chives.