Friday, June 8, 2012

GRILLEDSALMON TOPPED WITH A CITRUS MINT SALSA

GRILLED SALMON TOPPED WITH A CITRUS MINT SALSA
Salmon with Citrus topping
Salsa:
1 large orange zest
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ medium mild onion minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Fresh mint and citrus Salsa!

Salsa: Zest the Orange and then peel each orange. Using a paring knife, cut along the membrane on both sides of each segment. Free the segments and add to a bowl. Then add all the just of the ingredients to the bowl. Toss lightly and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside. It needs to meld the flavors for at least 15 minutes
Salmon:
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 8 oz piece of Salmon (no skin 0n) ( for 2 servings)
2 tablespoons Raspberry Honey preserve or plain honey
Salt ad freshly ground black pepper

For the salmon: Put a grill pan over medium-high heat (or your BBQ) Brush the pan or grill with olive oil so the fish will not stick. Brush the salmon on both sides with the Honey preserves and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Cook only 3-4 minutes on each side… NEVER OVER COOK. Let it cool a bit and top with the lovely salsa. Enjoy the fresh and light flavors!

As always be your own Creative Dump Cook and change this recipe to what YOU have on hand!

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