Marinated Scottish Salmon Doused in Scotch Whisky

French Tart's Note:

Delectable and divine.........fresh Scottish Salmon doused in Scotch Whisky!! Makes a very elegant starter or a light supper/lunch dish. Serve with thin slices of good brown bread and freshly churned butter........reward yourself with another wee dram!

• Total Time: 24 hrs
• Prep Time: 24 hrs
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces boned tail salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons Scotch whisky
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped dill

Directions:

1. Place the salmon on a plate and freeze for 1 hour.
2. Using a very sharp knife slice the fish as finely as possible across the grain. Lay the slices in a single layer on a plate.
3. Drizzle over the lemon juice and whisky and then season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle on the sugar and then the herbs.
4. Allow to marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight if possible), basting with the juices two or three times before serving with lemon wedges, thinly sliced brown bread and butter.

Reviews

[CaliforniaJan]

We enjoyed this as directed in the recipe. We also added capers and small pickles as toppings! Thanks for posting, made for Photo Tag Game.