Sunset Bistro: Date Night Recipe For Your Sweetheart

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Recipes by Thomas Mandzik

Maple Sesame Glazed Salmon

2 – 8oz Fresh Salmon

Marinade:

  • ¼ cup Maple syrup
  • 2 oz orange juice
  • 1 fresh lemon
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds 
  • 1 tsp brown sugar 
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp ginger puree

Mix all ingredients in blender. Rub With Marinade / Glaze. Refrigerate Salmon Overnight.

For The Cooking Process:

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp sugar 

In a medium, pre-heated, non-stick pan, melt butter and gently saute’ salt and peppered 8 oz. salmon, skin side up for 3 minutes. Flip over. Brush with glaze, and place in 325o oven for 6 minutes. Add to preferred or in-season locally grown organic vegetables. Cook to your desired doneness.

Espresso Martini

  • 6 oz vodka
  • 4 oz coffee liqueur
  • 4 oz chocolate liqueur
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp espresso
  • 1 tsp honey or agave sweetener

In a shaker:

Add all Ingredients and a large scoop of ice. Shake vigorously for 45 seconds. Strain into 2 chilled martini glasses and garnish the top with cocoa powder.

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