Fatty Halifax salmon

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Fatty Halifax salmon

Recipe Facts

Difficulty level:
medium ◉◉◉◎◎

Quantity for:
approx. 4 people

Preparation time:
⧗ individual

Grilling time:
individual

Grill(s) & Equipment:
• Open fire, cedar board


Ingredients

• 1 side of salmon
• 1 cedar board
• 1 “Schon” board (simply several
untreated boards put together
screws)
• small, fresh branches
• some melted butter
• some flour
• Salt and pepper

For the sauce:
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ½ cup maple syrup


Fancy some fish? Accessories are available in our shop!

Fancy some fish? Accessories are available in our shop!

preparation

First, make a "protective" board out of one or more untreated boards that protect the cedar board from too much heat. Then mount the cedar board on top. Scott used stainless steel screws for the assembly, which should be safe for food use.

The salmon is attached or fixed with the skin facing downwards to the cedar board using small branches, Scott also uses stainless steel screws for this. Then brush the fish with a little melted butter and sprinkle a little flour over it, this ensures a thin crust when grilling, which prevents any of the delicious fish juices from being lost. Just season lightly with salt and pepper, that's enough.

Now place the board construction on the fire - close enough that the salmon can cook slowly, but far enough away that it doesn't burn immediately. Scott has built a practical frame out of metal pipes for this. The salmon side faces the fire. As soon as the meat feels firm when you press it, the fish is ready. Scott doesn't look at the clock, as it all depends on the thickness of the fish fillet, the wind, the type of firewood and the strength of the fire. The best thing to do is to try it out; with a little practice you'll notice when the fish is cooked, but not overcooked and therefore dry.

Bring the ingredients for the sauce to the boil in a small saucepan, reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce has reduced by about half. Scott likes to serve the salmon with grilled seasonal vegetables on skewers.

Recipe by Scott Colwell
In 1989, Scott Colwell and his wife Donna founded Cinnamon Catering, a company that provides food catering throughout Nova Scotia. When he grills or cooks for family and friends, he always chooses local seafood and fish - preferably fished or caught himself.

Recipe from FIRE&FOOD issue 02/2018


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