Christmas Recipe for Salmon

Submitted by Recipe Junkie

"Something different for the holiday season. This looks really interesting! From Church suppers."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2 cups diced fennel
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄2 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon onion, diced
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1⁄2 teaspoon jalapenos or 1/2 teaspoon green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• salt and pepper
• 4 (8 ounce) salmon fillets, boneless and skinless
• white wine or beer, for poaching

directions

1. Cook cranberries in the water until the berries pop and the mixture thickens.
2. Set aside to cool.
3. Dice the fennel, removing the outer layers first.
4. In a bowl, combine the cranberries, fennel, allspice, wine, onion, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro.
5. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
6. Poach the salmon fillets in a basic court bouillon, white wine or beer, allowing 8 minutes for each inch of thickness.
7. To serve, place the cranberry relish on individual plates, top with a salmon fillet, and circle with accompanying vegetables of your choice.