Marinated Scottish Salmon Doused in Scotch Whisky

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!

• Ready In: 24 hrs
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  boned tail salmon fillets
• 2  tablespoons  Scotch whisky
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 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.