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Maple Walnut Cedar Planked Salmon Bites with Sautéed White Wine Leeks

Surprise your guests with these sweet, salty and buttery salmon bites; adding an upscale element to any party appetizer selection. Pair with a buttery Chardonnay to complement the peppery maple cheddar.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60mL) Black River - Maple Cheddar with Cracked Pepper Cheese Log, shaved
  • 1 lb (453g) fresh salmon, skin removed
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup (80mL) walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups (500mL) leeks, sliced and green stalk removed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp (2mL) salt
  • ½ tsp (2mL) pepper
  • ¼ cup (60mL) white wine

Directions

  1. Soak cedar plank in warm water for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a small sauce pan over medium heat, stir walnuts and 1 tbsp. (15 mL) of maple syrup together, cook for 3 minutes. Stir in butter and cook another 3 minutes. Once liquid becomes sticky transfer mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and cool completely. Finely chop and set aside.
  3. Sauté leeks and garlic in 1 tbsp. (15 ml) of butter, 1 tbsp. (15 mL) olive oil and ¼ tsp. (.25 mL) each salt and pepper for 5 minutes. Stir in white wine and cook for 3 -4 minutes until wine has evaporated. Remove from heat until ready to use.
  4. Cut salmon into 1.5-inch cubes and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Stir in 1 tbsp. (15 mL) of olive oil, 1 tbsp. (15 mL) of maple syrup and ¼ tsp. (.25 mL) each salt and pepper. Add chopped walnuts and fully coat salmon pieces.
  5. Lay the cedar plank onto a baking tray. Place pieces of salmon onto plank and cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes place a spoonful of leeks on top of each salmon piece, return to oven and cook for another 7 minutes.
  6. To serve - top leeks with 2 pieces of shaved cheese.
  • Use mini planks to serve salmon to guest as an individual appetizer.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60mL) Black River - Maple Cheddar with Cracked Pepper Cheese Log, shaved
  • 1 lb (453g) fresh salmon, skin removed
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup (80mL) walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups (500mL) leeks, sliced and green stalk removed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp (2mL) salt
  • ½ tsp (2mL) pepper
  • ¼ cup (60mL) white wine