Alaska Salmon a La Rainier

I found this recipe in a collection of recipes from my grandmother. I thought it sounded a bit weird, but went ahead and tried it. Anyway, it turned out to be a HUGE hit with my kids and hubby. EVERYONE wanted more!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6 (4 -6 ounce)  salmon fillets, thawed if necessary
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
• 1⁄2 cup cranberry juice cocktail
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 1  tablespoon minced garlic clove
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon  sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil, as needed

Directions

1. Place salmon in a large, non-reactive pan or dish.
2. Combine remaining ingredients, except vegetable oil.
3. Pour marinade over salmon, turning to coat both sides.
4. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 1 hour.
5. To cook, remove salmon from marinade, reserving marinade.
6. Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Cook salmon, working in batches if necessary, for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at thickest part, or until salmon flakes when tested with a fork. (you could cook the salmon on a "George Foreman" type grill, instead).
8. Remove salmon from pan and keep warm.
9. Discard oil from pan.
10. Add reserved marinade.
11. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, 8-10 minutes.
12. Serve salmon fillets with approximately 1/4 cup of sauce per serving.