Cedar-Planked Salmon with Washington State Merlot Reduction and Garlic Spinach

• 4 untreated cedar shingles, about 5 1/2 by 10 inches each
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 4 (8-ounce) salmon fillets
• 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
• Garlic Spinach, recipe follows
• Washington State Merlot Reduction, recipe follows
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
• 2 pounds fresh spinach, stems removed, well rinsed and water clinging to the leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle Washington State Merlot wine, or other dry red wine
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

1. Prepare a grill and light the fire.
2. Rub 1 side of each shingle with 1/2 teaspoon of oil.
3. Season the fish on both sides with Essence.
4. Place a fillet on each oiled shingle.
5. Place the shingles in the center of a hot barbecue grill.
6. Close the lid and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
7. Remove the shingles from the grill using a long-handled spatula.
8. If the shingles catch fire, sprinkle with a little water.
9. Put the shingles in the center of large plates.
10. Spoon the garlic spinach on the side, and drizzle the fish with the wine reduction sauce.
11. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
12. Yield: about 2/3 cup
13. Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
14. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
15. In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
16. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant and starting to color, about 45 seconds.
17. Add the spinach and any water clinging to the leaves and cook, stirring until wilted, about 3 minutes, adding more water 1 tablespoon at a time as needed to keep wet and make wilt.
18. Once wilted, cook until any water is gone.
19. Add the salt and pepper and stir to incorporate.
20. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil.
21. Adjust seasoning, to taste, and serve hot or warm.
22. In a medium saucepan, combine the wine, onions, celery, carrots and bay leaf.
23. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the liquid reduces by half, about 30 to 40 minutes.
24. Remove from the heat and strain.
25. Return to the pan, over medium heat.
26. Whisk in the butter, 1 piece at a time, until the butter is incorporated, being careful not to let the sauce break.
27. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, with salt and pepper.
28. Cover to keep warm until ready to serve, whisking occasionally.
29. Yield: about 2 cups

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