5 from 3 votes
Salmon with Cherry Wine Sauce
Salmon in cherry wine sauce, with savory overtones of bay, fennel and thyme is an easy way to turn healthy salmon into a special dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
444 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
Cherry Sauce
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 T shallot minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup cherries pitted and halved, fresh or frozen
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2/3 cup red wine
- ¼ cup honey
- 1-2 fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, sprigs
- ¼ t peppercorns smashed to crack
- ¼ t fennel seeds
- salt pepper to taste
Salmon:
- 24 ounces wild salmon cut in 4 pieces, fillets
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- salt pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the teaspoon of oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and sauté for a few minutes until translucent.
- Add the remaining sauce ingredients and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until reduced by about half. Discard bay leaf and thyme sprigs if used.
- If desired, thicken with a little cornstarch and keep warm while you prepare the salmon.
- Pat salmon fillets dry then brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a hot sautee or grill pan, sear salmon skin side down about 4-5 minutes, then turn over and cook until desired doneness (FDA recommends 145 F, most chefs say less, time will depend on thickness).
- Serve salmon with sauce on top, or on side.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
444kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
83mg
(3%)
Potassium
974mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
93IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 444kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 974mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.