Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.


4 salmon steaks or fillets, 4 to 6 ounces each
1 teaspoon pure ground vanilla bean powder
1 teaspoon Fleur de Sel or Sel Gris
1 lemon, zested
3/4 cup red wine (can substitute broth if preferred)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
In a small bowl, mix together the vanilla powder, fleur de sel, and lemon zest. Rub the mixture evenly on the salmon steaks. Place the salmon in a baking dish. Pour the red wine around the salmon.
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake at 325 degrees F for 20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Actual cooking time will depend on the thickness of the salmon so adjust accordingly.
Remove the salmon to a serving dish. Carefully pour the wine from the baking dish into a saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and let the wine reduce by half. Pour the wine reduction over the salmon. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
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reviews & comments
August 8, 2007
The combination of ingredients sound unusual, but they really work well to bring out the flavor. If you can't find Fleur de Sel, you can use kosher salt. The recipe doesn't give guidelines on cooking times so just be careful to not overcook it.