Salmon Filet With Cru des Érables and Dates
Ingredients
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) coriander seeds, crushed
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) mustard seeds, crushed
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) peppercorns, crushed
- 3 juniper berries, crushed
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) Dijon mustard
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) maple syrup
- 4 moist dates, chopped
- 4 salmon filets, 150 g (5 oz) each
- 8 thin slices of Cru des Érables
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
In a bowl, mix the coriander and mustard seeds, crushed peppercorns and juniper berries. Add the Dijon mustard, maple syrup and dates. Coat the salmon filets with this preparation and let them marinate at least 30 minutes.
Place the salmon filets on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 8 minutes. Place 2 slices of Cru des Érables on each and melt under the broiler 2 minutes. Serve with a couscous and spinach in butter.
Suggestion
Try this recipe with a Le Mi-Carême.
Portions 4
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Accompaniments
These dry wines are characterized by fairly strong aromas of spice, toast or exotic fruit. In the mouth, they carry a rich and well-balanced texture.
© Société des alcools du Québec, Montréal, 2007, 2012