Herb’s Sweet & Tangy Salmon Sauce

Photo by Richard Uhlhorn

Just one more recipe to finish out the month of salmon recipes. This one comes from Beecher Hill House. Its tangy goodness will make your mouth water before you even taste it! - Morgan

Contributed to Savoring Leavenworth: Pairing Local Wines with Regional Recipes for Leavenworth, Peshastin and Cashmere by Pamela Kiehn, Beecher Hill House.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Serves: 4

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 cup ketchup

Salt and pepper to taste

Juice and zest from 1 lemon

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, Worcestershire, ketchup, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and add lemon juice and zest.

Spread on salmon fillet and roast or grill, reserving some of the sauce to serve warm with the fish.

Wine Pairing Suggestions:

Waterville Winery Gewürztraminer

Willow Crest Winery Riesling