In this in gin spices marinated salmon, we incorporate culinary influences from Scandinavia and the United Kingdom. The aromatic herbs and spices, such as dill, rosemary, and star anise add a subtle depth to the marinade, while the citrus zest provides a refreshing touch. This dish is a perfect fusion of smooth and spicy flavors, ideal for a special meal that is both elegant and flavorful.
In gin spices marinated salmon
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh salmon
- 150 grams mushrooms
- 1 onion
- 2 slices rye bread
Marinade
- 50 ml gin
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon rosemary
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 6 pieces star anise
- 6 juniper berries crushed
- 1 lemon zest
Instructions
Preparing the marinade
- Chop the rosemary, thyme and dill finely.
- Crush the juniper berries with the mortar.
- Grate the zest of the lemon peel.
- Now mix the rosemary, thyme, dill, crushed juniper berries and zest with the olive oil and gin.
- Next brush the salmon on all sides with the mixture and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Also add the star anise to the marinade.
Further preparations
- Halve and slice the mushrooms.
- Remove the skin from the onion and then cut it into rings.
- Cut the rye bread into square pieces for the croutons.
Make the in gin spices marinated salmon
- Heat some butter in a pan and fry the pieces of rye bread into crispy croutons.
- Heat some oil in a pan and fry the onion for a minute. Then add the mushrooms.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and remove the herbs. Now mix the herbs and the remaining marinade with the onion and mushrooms.
- Heat some more butter in the pan in which we fried the ray croutons and fry the salmon on both sides for a few minutes.
- Now arrange the mushrooms and onion on plates. Place the fried salmon on top. Arrange the ray croutons around it.
Nutrition
How to make in gin spices marinated salmon?
This in gin spices marinated salmon is basically a two step process. First, we prepare the marinade for the salmon. This will need at least two hours in the refrigerator - but up to 24 hours is even better. After marinating, we move on to the warm part of the preparation making the rye croutons, mushrooms and onions, and finally the marinated salmon itself.
Preparing the marinade
Strip the rosemary, thyme, and dill from their stems, then finely chop the herbs. Crush the juniper berries using a mortar and pestle. Grate the zest of the lemon.
Mix the olive oil with the gin, then add the prepared seasoning.
Coat the salmon fillets in the marinade, ensuring they are well covered. Add the star anise to the mixture. Place the salmon with the marinade in the refrigerator for at least a few hours - or even a whole day for a deeper flavor experience.
Further preparations
Before we begin cooking, we must prepare a few vegetables and the rye bread.
Slice the mushrooms in half, then cut them into thin slices.
Slice the onion into rings - first removing the tough outer skin, then halving the onion and cutting it into thin rings.
Finally, prepare the rye bread by cutting it into square pieces for the croutons.
Cooking the in gin spices marinated salmon
Now, it's time to take the salmon out of the fridge and start all the cooking.
Heat some butter in a pan and toast the rye bread pieces on all sides until they turn into crispy croutons. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.
Meanwhile, heat some oil in another pan and sauté the onion for about a minute. Then, add the sliced mushrooms.
Take the salmon out of the marinade and remove the herbs from the fish. Add the herbs and remaining marinade to the mushroom and onion mixture.
Heat some more butter in the pan where we toasted the rye croutons. Sear the salmon on both sides for a few minutes. Start by cooking it skin-side down, then flip it over and cook the other side until golden brown. The salmon needs enough time to cook through while staying juicy - but be careful not to overcook it, as it can turn dry.
Arrange the mushroom and onion mixture on plates, placing the seared salmon on top. Finish off the dish with the rye croutons, and optionally decorate with the star anise.
More surprising.salmon
Salmon is a delicious, healthy, and flavorful fish that you can use in countless ways. For more inspiration on salmon recipes, check out the following articles:
- Lohikeitto - Finnish salmon soup.
- Hot smoked salmon with cucumber and apple.
- Salmon with lemon butter and green asparagus.
- One pot spaghetti with salmon and leek.
- Salmon with beetroot puree.
If you speak Dutch, you can find the Dutch version of this recipe on gerechtenweb.blog.
toondebacker says
A delicious Scandinavian fish recipe with spices and rye bread croutons