Ingredients

  • 12 ounces salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • white pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon shallot, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
  • 1/2 cup whiskey
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Method

  • Dredge fillets in flour, to coat both sides.
  • In a large skillet, heat butter and oil until hot. Brown fillets slightly on one side. Add salt and pepper.
  • Turn fillets over and add garlic, shallot, mustard and brown sugar. Cook for a few seconds.
  • Add vinegar. Fillet should be browned on second side now. With fillet still in pan, deglaze pan with whiskey. Add orange juice. Swirl pan to mix ingredients.
  • Reduce sauce until it begins to thicken. Add cream and cook until heated.
  • Place fillets on plates and spoon some sauce over each.
  • Garnish with grated orange zest or chopped green onions, if desired.