Salmon Steaks with Red-Wine Butter

Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Salmon Steaks with Red-Wine Butter
35 min.
4
602kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight that is as elegant as it is simple to prepare—Salmon Steaks with Red-Wine Butter. This exquisite dish perfectly balances the richness of salmon with the robust flavors of a red-wine butter sauce, creating a decadent experience for your taste buds. Ideal for lunch or dinner, it's the ultimate centerpiece for any gathering, offering a gluten-free option that will impress even the most discerning guests.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a meal that not only delights the senses but also nourishes the body. Each serving boasts 602 calories, making it a satisfying main course without the guilt. The combination of full-bodied dry red wine, fresh orange juice, and aromatic shallots creates a sauce that elevates the salmon steaks to new heights. The secret lies in the homemade red-wine butter, a rich and flavorful addition that melts beautifully over the perfectly broiled fish.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this dish is accessible and straightforward. Not only does it celebrate the natural flavor of the salmon, but it also invites the warmth of citrus and the depth of wine, making it a delightful choice for any occasion. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this elegant seafood dish that promises satisfaction with every bite.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • cup full-bodied wine such as côtes du rhône dry red
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh
  • teaspoon orange zest fresh finely grated
  •  salmon steaks 1-inch-thick () (each)
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shallots finely chopped (3 to 4)
  • teaspoon tomato paste 
  •  turkish or 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted softened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler
  • spatula
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Combine wine, shallots, juice, vinegar, tomato paste, and bay leaf in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan and boil over moderately high heat until mixture is thick and jamlike and reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
  2. Transfer mixture to a small bowl set in a bowl of ice and cold water and stir until cold to the touch, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from ice water and stir in zest, butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper with a rubber spatula until incorporated.
  4. Preheat broiler. Line rack of a broiler pan with foil.
  5. Pat fish dry, then brush both sides with oil (2 tablespoons total) and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Broil fish about 5 inches from heat, turning over once, until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total.
  6. Top each steak with 1 to 2 tablespoons red-wine butter.
  7. Leftover red-wine butter can be chilled, covered, up to 3 days or frozen up to 2 weeks

Nutrition Facts

Calories602kcal
Protein25.24%
Fat66.56%
Carbs8.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56
Glycemic Load
4.16
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.241304801858%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Petunidin
1.19mg
Delphinidin
1.21mg
Malvidin
8.3mg
Peonidin
0.75mg
Catechin
4.28mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
2.27mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
4.08mg
Naringenin
1.73mg
Apigenin
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.27mg
Quercetin
0.7mg
Gallocatechin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:602.01kcal
30.1%
Fat:40.89g
62.91%
Saturated Fat:17.22g
107.65%
Carbohydrates:11.34g
3.78%
Net Carbohydrates:10.5g
3.82%
Sugar:7.11g
7.9%
Cholesterol:154.51mg
51.5%
Sodium:680.07mg
29.57%
Alcohol:6.36g
100%
Alcohol %:2.4%
100%
Protein:34.89g
69.77%
Vitamin B12:5.45µg
90.9%
Selenium:62.81µg
89.73%
Vitamin B6:1.51mg
75.55%
Vitamin B3:13.72mg
68.62%
Vitamin B2:0.69mg
40.62%
Phosphorus:382.31mg
38.23%
Potassium:1079.96mg
30.86%
Vitamin B5:3mg
30%
Vitamin B1:0.43mg
28.67%
Copper:0.48mg
23.97%
Vitamin C:18.1mg
21.94%
Vitamin A:868.28IU
17.37%
Magnesium:67.53mg
16.88%
Folate:60.35µg
15.09%
Iron:2.17mg
12.06%
Vitamin E:1.75mg
11.69%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.72%
Zinc:1.32mg
8.8%
Vitamin K:7µg
6.67%
Calcium:49.56mg
4.96%
Fiber:0.85g
3.38%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.84%
Source:Epicurious