Baked Salmon with Crab Sauce
Elegant salmon dish that is sure to make an impression!
INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs salmon
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup cognac
3 tbs melted butter
1 tbs old bay seasoning
1 cup diced green onions
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 stick butter
2 tbs self-rising flour
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbs cream sherry
1 lb crabmeat
DIRECTIONS:
1. Marinate salmon in baking dish with orange juice and cognac for 1 hour.
2. Pour 3 tbs of melted butter over fish and sprinkle lightly with old bay.
3. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, sauté green onions and garlic in butter in skillet until tender.
5. Whisk flour and half-and-half together in bowl. Add flour mixture to onions and garlic in skillet, stirring to keep out lumps.
6. Add broth a little at a time until you reach desired consistency. Add sherry and seafood.
7. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until seafood is done, stirring constantly.
8. When salmon is done, serve topped with sauce.
Prep: 65 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Serves: 4