Firecracker salmon with tequila sauce
 
Ingredients
  • 6 steak pieces of salmon
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Maple syrup
  • ½ cup chopped scallions
  • 1 tsp sesame seed oil
  • 1 tbsp red chili flakes
  • 2 garlic pods minced
  • 1 heaped tsp dry ginger powder (you can also use fresh ginger paste)
For the Tequila sauce
  • ½ cup Tequila (I used Cabot)
  • 2 tbsp chopped shallots
  • ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
To season the sauce
  • pinch of paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ tsp oregano
Instructions
To make the fish:
  1. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl and soak the fish pieces until well coated. Marinade for 2 hours.
  2. Fire the grill pan and spray Pam© or other cooking oil spray
  3. Grill the fish 4-5 minutes each side till done.
To make the sauce
  1. Mix tequila, cilantro, shallots, minced garlic in a pan and bring to a boil in a sauce pan.
  2. Reduce and cook till it's about half.
  3. Squeeze lemon juice, stir well.
  4. Mix in the cream and simmer it for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the butter, and take the pan off the heat.
  6. Whisk till the butter is incorporated.
  7. Add all the seasonings.
To assemble
  1. Layer a plate with the sauce.
  2. Place the grilled fish on top.
  3. Serve with he side of roasted corn and pepper salsa with mustard aioli.
Recipe by The Lady 8 Home at https://www.thelady8home.com/boys-in-girls-team-and-firecracker-salmon-with-tequila-sauce/