Salmon in Vodka Cream Sauce with Green Peppercorns
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lb fresh spinach leaves
- 6 fillets salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 0.5 cup 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
- 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine 4 tablespoons butter and onion in a large Dutch oven. Cover and bake until onion is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
- 2
Stir spinach into the onion mixture and bake until just wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven and keep warm.
- 3
Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat. Add salmon in batches and cook about 3 minutes per side for medium doneness. Transfer to a platter and tent with foil.
- 4
Pour off excess oil from skillet. Add cream and vodka and boil until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
- 5
Add green peppercorns and remaining 4 tablespoons butter, stirring until butter is just melted. Mix in lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Divide spinach and onion mixture among plates. Top each with a salmon fillet. Spoon cream sauce over and sprinkle with fresh chives.