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Grilled Salmon with Creamy Red Wine Garlic Sauce

Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salmon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • pepper to taste
  • cedar planks, soaked for at least 30 minutes
  • creamy red wine garlic sauce, recipe below
  • fresh parsley, chopped, for toppings

for the creamy red wine garlic sauce

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, rough chopped
  • 2 cups Pinot noir
  • 8 thyme sprigs, tied
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon juice

Instructions

  • Heat grill to 350-400 degrees.
  • Place the cedar planks onto the grill and let heat for a few minutes.
  • Salt and pepper the salmon and place on the cedar planks.
  • Grill, skin side down for 15-20 minutes to desire doneness.
  • Remove and top with red wine sauce and fresh chopped parsley.

for the Creamy Red Wine-Garlic Sauce

  • In a saucepan add the oil, garlic and thyme. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Increase to high, pour in the red wine and add sugar. Stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce has reduced by half, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Bring heat to medium and add the butter. Whisk it into the sauce as it melts.
  • Lower the heat to low. Add the cream, salt and lemon juice. Stir well to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use a grilling thermometer to guarantee the correct temperature for doneness. Trim the salmon to fit the cedar planks. Depending on the salmon selected you may have to remove bones. Feel free to cook the salmon in the oven as the same temperature as the grill.