Thursday, January 14, 2010

Maple Grilled Salmon with Cirtus Salsa


Let's get one thing straight here. Other than Ahi I don't care much for fish. I never order it in the restaurants (unless it's raw Ahi or blackened Ahi or Ahi prepared in a similar fashion), and I rarely prepare it at home. I love other types of seafood- crabs, lobster, shrimp, mussels, calamari, octopus... but fish, not so much.
That is, until recently. More specifically, January 1, 2010. I've been trying to cook and eat more fish. Why? Simply because of it's many health benefits- mainly the Omega 3 fatty acids and low fat, high protein content of fish.
Well, today I found another winner. A 9 out of 10 scoring. A two thumbs-up, please make this again sometime soon vote. A this is so good I'm going for seconds and thirds recipe. Really. The subtle sweetness of the pure maple syrup with the citrus-y zing from the oranges and grapefruit, the salty bite of capers, the fresh mint and slight spice from the red pepper flakes.... what can I say other than simply delicious. Please try it and tell me what you think.

Maple Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa (serves 4)
4 salmon fillets
4 T. pure maple syrup
salt and pepper to taste
2 T. capers, roughly chopped
2 T. fresh mint leaves, chiffonade
sprinkle of red pepper flakes
1 T. chopped parsley
2 green onions, finely sliced
segments only of 1 orange and 1/2 grapefruit
2 T. olive oil
zest of 1/2 lemon, and 1/2 orange
1/8 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice

Prepare the citrus salsa: Mix together capers, mint, red pepper flakes, parsley, green onions, orange and grapefruit segments, olive oil, orange zest, lemon zest and lemon juice together in a bowl. Set aside.
In the meantime, heat a large grill pan on med-high heat, oiling with olive oil so fish won't stick. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste on salmon. Brush with pure maple syrup. Repeat with other side of fish.
Cook fish for 4 minutes on each side (or until done), flipping once. Serve immediately with citrus salsa spooned over the top of the salmon.

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