Irish Roasted Salmon

Salmon fillets marinated in Irish whiskey and honey have a glazed look as well as a superb taste and texture. Irish whiskey has a slightly peppery taste. Serve with fennel and apple slaw (recipe follows) and new potatoes. 2 tbsp honey ¼ cup cider vinegar ¼ cup Irish whiskey 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme 1½ tsp grated lemon zest 2 tbsp. vegetable oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz each Mix together honey, vinegar, whiskey, thyme, lemon zest, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salmon and marinate 1 hour on the counter, or 4 hours refrigerated. * Preheat oven to 450°F  * Remove salmon from marinade and place on a rack over a roasting pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, basting once with the marinade or until golden and white juices are just beginning to appear. Place on 4 serving plates and serve fennel and apple slaw on the side. *** Serves 4 Fennel and Apple Slaw Dressing 2 tbsp cider vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ tsp ground fennel ½ tsp grainy mustard ¼ cup olive oil * Slaw 1 Cortland or Spy apple, unpeeled 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and core removed 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme ½ cup very thinly sliced red onion * Whisk together cider vinegar, salt, pepper, ground fennel, mustard and oil.  * With the julienne blade of a mandolin or julienne grater, grate apple and fennel. Combine apple, fennel, thyme and red onion in a bowl.  * Add dressing to salad and toss. Season again with salt and pepper to taste. * Serves 4