Chardonnay Steamed Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups of your favorite Washington Chardonnay
• Zest from 1 lemon, removed in long strips with a vegetable peeler
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 six ounce wild salmon fillets
• Capers for garnish (if desired)

Instructions

1. Place the chardonnay, water, lemon peel, thyme, and bay leaves in the bottom of your steamer.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Lay the salmon fillets in the steamer basket and cover with the steamer lid.
4. Steam until the salmon is just done, about 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Transfer the salmon portions to plates and serve.

Top with capers and a beurre blanc sauce, if desired.


Recipe courtesy of our friend Chef Tom Douglas

Serves 4.