Foil-Packed Salmon | Steamed in Beer
Foil-Packed Salmon | Steamed in Beer: Using a 12 Volt Lunch Box Stove, I cook salmon in Russian River Brewing Co. Damnation in the car while on a Pub Crawl.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2guests | 15 minute |
| Cook Time |
| 1hour |
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Ingredients
- 6each asparagus, spearscut thinly on the bias
- 1each carrot,peeled and juilened
- 1/2each pepper, red bell,seeded and juilened
- 1/4cup leeks,sliced thin
- 2sprig thyme, fresh
- 2tablespoon butter, unsaltedpreferably organic and European style
- 10ounce salmon filet,bones and skin removed
- 1/4cup Damnation,from or other Belgian Strong Golden Ale
- salt, seato taste
- peppercorns, blackfreshly cracked to taste
- 1sheet aluminum foil, heavy duty12 X 12 inch
Instructions
- Start by prepping the asparagus, carrots, bell peppers, and leeks. Combine and season with salt and pepper. Take the square of aluminum foil and place the mixed vegetables in the center, creating a rectangle the size of the salmon fillet. Take 1 tablespoon of butter and divide it into four pieces, spacing each piece equally over the vegetables. Place the thyme sprigs over the butter, then top with the salmon fillet.
- Next, take the remaining tablespoons of butter and again divide by four and equally space each piece over the fillet. Fold the foil up the sides of the fish lengthwise, making the width no more than 4 1/2 inches long. Bring the two sides together and create a fold 1/2 inch thick, and continue to fold over till the top of the foil is just above the fish. Take one side of the package and fold the side up, helping to create a container that will hold the ale. Fold and seal as just directed. On the remaining open side, pour ale into package and seal. The length should not be more than 8 1/2 inches long. Be careful not to tear the aluminum foil, or the package will leak. The package may be prepared 24 hours in advance, omitting the ale until ready to cook.
- Place salmon pouch into the portable 12 Volt Lunch Box Stove
and lock the lid. Plug into the cigarette lighter and wait 50 minutes. Check to see if the fish has turned a soft pink color and the butter has melted. Depending on the thickness of the fillet, up to 10 minutes, more cooking may be needed.
- To cook in a conventional oven, preheat to 350°F | 177°C and bake for 30 – 40 minutes. To serve, remove the foil package, open it carefully as the steam can cause burns, serve to your guests, and enjoy.
and lock the lid. Plug into the cigarette lighter and wait 50 minutes. Check to see if the fish has turned a soft pink color and the butter has melted. Depending on the thickness of the fillet, up to 10 minutes, more cooking may be needed.