Helpful hints:
• Any type of whiskey can be used.
• Minced garlic can be found in the produce section of the market.
• The sauce should be kept at a simmer. If the sauce becomes too dry, add a little water or if it is not thick, continue to cook it for a few minutes after the salmon has been removed.
• If you do not have whiskey on hand, it can be bought in a liquor store in small bottles called splits.
Countdown:
• Prepare ingredients.
• Make potatoes and beans.
• Make salmon.
Fred Tasker's wine suggestion: A fruity pinot noir would be great with this.
Shopping list:
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for tonight’s Dinner in Minutes.
To buy: 1 small bottle Irish whiskey, 1 small can tomato paste, 1 small jar honey, 3/4 pound salmon fillet, 1/2 pound red potatoes and 1/2 pound green beans.
Staples: Fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth; olive oil, minced garlic, dried rosemary, salt and black peppercorns.
Irish Whiskey Glazed Salmon
1/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup Irish whiskey
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 Tbsp. honey
3/4 lb. wild-caught salmon fillet
Place broth, whiskey, tomato paste and honey in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. Blend mixture together. When it comes to a simmer, add the salmon. Keeping the sauce at a low simmer. Cook the salmon 3 minutes turn and cook 3 minutes. The sauce will cook to a glaze. Divide salmon between 2 dinner plates and spoon glaze on top. Makes 2 servings.
Per serving: 396 calories (25 percent from fat), 10.9 g fat (1.7 g saturated, 3.6 g monounsaturated), 96 mg cholesterol, 35.4 g protein, 22.0 g carbohydrates, 1.1 g fiber, 105 mg sodium.
Rosemary Garlic Potatoes and Beans
1/2 lb. red potatoes cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. minced garlic
3 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Place potatoes, green beans and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high 5 minutes. Remove and add the olive oil, rosemary and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine ingredients. Makes 2 servings.
Per serving: 181 calories (36 percent from fat), 7.3 g fat (1.1 g saturated, 5.0 monounsaturated), no cholesterol, 4.5 g protein, 27.5 g carbohydrates, 5.4 g fiber, 29 mg sodium.
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