This lovely salmon with it's Asian flavors pairs very nicely with a Malbec from Chile. It features a soy glaze flavored with tropical fruits and is ready in a flash. It is a lovely presentation that I was proud to serve to my brother and his wife, during the holidays.
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- A Day in the Life on the Farm is Exploring Malbec outside of France Paired with Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon
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The Ben Marco Malbec from Argentina was medium bodied and slightly spicy. I paired this with another Vegetarian dish of Pumpkin Stuffed Shells. The spice in both played very well together.
I next opened a bottle from New Zealand that I paired with Mediterranean Chicken Legs. This Giunta Malbec was very dark, pungent, almost skunky. It was very dry but tingled in the mouth, almost like it was carbonated.
The Natura Malbec from Chile that I am featuring in today's post was very reasonably price at under $13. It is organic and sustainably grown. It is located in the Rapal Valley and is one of the top organic wines grown in Chile. It is a "black" wine, as is most Malbec. It has a nice spice to it....one of the reasons I love Malbec so. The fattiness of the salmon and the sweetness of the glaze stood up well to the Malbec.
This was a fun experiment and I was surprised how much the terroir affected the grapes made to make the wine. Malbec from France is called Cahors. I shared 3 different Cahors and the pairings I made with you in this post in October of 2019. My first experience with Malbec was also a Cahors that I paired with a Basque Chicken Stew. It was love at first sip.
I hope that you will join us for Twitter Chat tomorrow at 11 AM ET as we discuss what other French grapes were sampled from other parts of the world. You will find us following #Winophiles. Here are the topics we will be chatting about..........
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- Lauren of The Swirling Dervish goes Beyond Champagne: Pinot Meunier Shines in a Varietal Wine from Two Shepherds .
- Melanie of Wining with Mel offers French Grapes Around the World: Spotlight on Niagara Gamay .
- Nicole of Somm's Table is Celebrating Women's History Month with Gamble Family Vineyard's Mary Ann .
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- Robin of Crushed Grape Chronicles looks at Roussanne 9009 km from Home .
- Susannah of Avvinare posts Petit Manseng Flourishes In Virginia .
- Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm is Exploring Malbec Outside of France Paired with Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon .
- And host Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla surveys Gamay Around the Globe: From Burgundy to the Willamette Valley + Mussels, Pici, and A Bottle from New Zealand .
Pineapple Terriyaki Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 T. brown sugar
- 2 T. tamari
- 1 t. grated orange zest
- 1 (6oz) can pineapple juice
- pinch of salt
- 2 t. canola oil
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the brown sugar, tamari, orange zest, pineapple juice and a pinch of salt in a smal saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced and thickened, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat the canola oil in a large, oven safe skillet over medium high heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Add to the pan and sear for a few minutes. Turn the fish over and place in a preheated 400* oven for another few minutes. Brush fish with the glaze and return to the oven for another minute or so, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes:
Adapted from a recipe found at My Recipes
Calories
547.68Fat (grams)
30.37Sat. Fat (grams)
5.61Carbs (grams)
14.13Fiber (grams)
0.27Net carbs
13.86Sugar (grams)
11.75Protein (grams)
51.36Sodium (milligrams)
750.94Cholesterol (grams)
143.01
I haven't made teriyaki in awhile. I think I need to fix that...and get my hands on a bottle of Malbec. Thanks for joining me this month!
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought to pair flavors like that with Malbec! This is going on my list. Thanks for sharing this, Wendy!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it Andrea.
DeleteWe both went to Chile for wine this month! Great minds.
ReplyDeleteWe seem to be in sync a lot Karen.
DeleteWe have a whole new appreciation for malbec after our trip to Chile and Argentina. Also love the look of this recipe!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThe salmon looks exquisite. I will have to try this.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Cathy.
DeleteI think I have tried the Natura Malbec from Chile before. It's the best band for the buck. I love pineapple and should try your salmon pineapple recipe.
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think Pinny.
DeleteThis whole meal sounds SO delicious! I love Malbec but don't buy it often, I need to add a few bottles to my collection for the next time the mood strikes, and so I can pair it with this salmon sometime soon!
ReplyDeleteCheers Rebekah.
DeleteWhat a delicious combo of salmon and pineapple, Wendy!!
ReplyDeleteVery tasty Sneha.
DeleteWe live in a place where Salmon is revered so we'll likely be trying this recipe!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it.
DeleteSurprised these Malbecs went so well with such light fare! The wines from France have such grippy tannins but elsewhere they are more mild.
ReplyDeleteYes, much softer.
DeleteIt always so fun to compare versions of a grape from all over, and it sounds like you had some good picks! The salmon sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole. I did have fun.
DeleteI love when people create unexpected food and wine pairings. Fish with red wine can be tricky but, when it works, it's really great! We eat a lot of salmon and I'm going to tuck away this recipe for a future meal.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Lauren.
DeleteI love that you compared Malbec from such a range of places! I have grown very found of Chilean wines and I hope to travel there someday as the country looks so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt sure does....one more place on the bucket list.
DeleteI think I may have my dinner tonight now :) Thanks Wendy!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Jill.
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