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Grilled Salmon with Lemon Hazelnut Sauce
Grilled Salmon with Lemon Hazelnut Sauce What I've noticed is there is fish and then there is salmon.  I suppose the high fat content is the difference.  I'm not really sure.  I just know it's may favorite fish no matter how it is prepared.  This recipe takes a little prep time, so read the cooking instructions all the way through.  Don't live near the sea? Try buysalmon.com or fishermanexpress.com.
Ingredients

Marinade

  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup canola or clarified butter
  • 1/3 cup Frangelico (Hazelnut Liqueur)
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped shallots
  • 2/3 cup dry sherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

The Rest

  • 4-6 four-ounce King or Chinook Salmon steaks
  • 3/4 cup chopped Hazelnuts, roasted
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
Cooking Instructions
  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a zipper bag. Marinate the salmon in this mixture at least four (4) hours.  Overnight is best.
  • Combine the roasted hazelnuts and last 2 tablespoons of freshly grated lemon zest. Set this aside for a bit.
  • Grill the salmon about 6 to 8 minutes per side per one inch of thickness of fish. Don't get all technical on me.  Just do it.  Also, baste with the marinade sauce while you are cooking.
  • Garnish with the lemon-hazelnut mixture.
Comments It's supposed to feed four (4) but you can hog two steaks for yourself so I guess it just feeds three (3).