SALMON W/ CABBAGE~ CHESTNUTS & BACON

      Title: SALMON W/ CABBAGE~ CHESTNUTS & BACON
  Categories: Fish, Main dish
       Yield: 6 Servings
  
      32    Chestnuts
     1/2 lb Slab bacon
            - cut into 1/2-in cubes
       2 sm Red cabbages
            - finely shredded
     1/2 ts Freshly ground pepper
       5 lb Whole salmon
       2 c  Dry white wine
     1/2 c  Unsalted butter
       2 tb Unsalted butter
       4 tb Finely minced shallots
       1 c  White vinegar
     1/4 ts Salt
  
   PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F. Using a small knife, make a slit in each
   chestnut and spread them on a cookie pan in the oven for 30-to-35
   minutes. Remove from oven and when they are cool enough to handle,
   peel them. Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and
   cook, stirring, about 5 minutes. Add the cabbage, cover and cook
   another 6-to-7 minutes or until well wilted. Remove from heat, add
   the chestnuts and transfer to a bowl. Sprinkle the cavity of the
   salmon with pepper and stuff with the cabbage mixture. Place the
   salmon in a roasting pan and add 1 cup wine and 2 tablespoons butter.
   Place in oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Turn on its other side and
   cook another 15-to-20 minutes, or until just barely cooked at the
   bone. While the salmon is baking, prepare the sauce. In a small
   saucepan over medium heat, combine shallots, remaining wine, vinegar
   and salt. Cook until the mixture is almost dry. Remove from heat and
   whisk in remaining butter. Arrange the salmon on a large serving
   platter and offer the sauce on the side.
[ add our full cookbook to your website ] [ Search The Cookbook ]