Half Smoked Salmon ~ Pinot Noir
Reduction
Suggested wine pairing Five Vineyards Pinot
Noir
The intense reduction of the Pinot Noir mingled with the earthy
notes
of the root vegetables bridge the flavours to the slightly
smoked
salmon. Together, these flavours complement our Pinot Noir
perfectly,
which offers aromas of ripe cherries that follow through on the
palate
along with delightful oak and spice integration.
Yield:4 portions
4 ounces of half smoked salmon
1 small carrot, peeled and diced
1 rib celery, diced
1/2 small leek, washed and diced
1 whole shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
6 sprigs parsley, washed
18 ounces Pinot Noir
4 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp butter
sea salt & white
pepper
Method: Coarsely purée carrots, leek, shallots
and garlic in a food processor. Place the vegetables in a stainless
steel pot adding the parsley and 1/2 the Pinot Noir.
Reduce over medium-high heat until the mixture is almost dry. Add
the remainder of the wine with the brown sugar and reduce to 1/3 of
the volume then strain off and reserve the sauce.
Preheat oven to 325º F. Cut the piece of salmon into lengths
approximately 5 cm wide. Bake for about 12 minutes until cooked
through. Reheat the Pinot Noir sauce whisking in the butter to
finish. Pour over salmon. Season to taste.
Recipe by: The Culinary Team at Mission Hill Family Estate
© Copyright 2013 Mission Hill Family Estate