Posts Tagged "salmon"

Peach BBQ Salmon

Serves 4

 

1 lb salmon, cut into 4 portions

1 cup of your favorite bbq sauce

1 peach, chopped

1 spaghetti squash

1 zucchini, julienned

½ red onion, thinly sliced

Handful cherry tomatoes, halved

1 garlic clove, minced

Handful of basil, chopped

Handful of parsley, chopped

3 tbsp white balsamic or champagne vinegar

3 tbsp light olive oil

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

 

Preheat oven to 375˚.  Slice the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds.  Place on a cookie sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Flip the squash halves over so they are cut side down, then roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until the skin begins to blister and the squash are tencer.  Remove, let cool completely, then using a fork gently scrape out the flesh which will come off in strands like spaghetti.  Transfer squash to a bowl, then add the zucchini, onion, tomatoes, garlic and herbs, vinegar and oil.  Mix well.  Season with salt and pepper to taste then set aside.  In the blender, puree the peach with the bbq sauce until it reaches a smooth consistency.  Pour over the salmon and let marinade in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.  Heat grill to medium-high.  Grill salmon, skin side down, for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.  Serve with the Spaghetti squash slaw. 

 

This recipe would also be great with chicken.

 

 

 

sesame-ginger-salmon-w-spicy-green-beans

Serves 4

 

Season 4 6oz salmon fillets with a drizzle of soy sauce, sprinkle of sesame oil, generous grating of fresh ginger, salt and pepper.  Let marinade for 10-15 minutes. 

 

While salmon is marinating, prepare the green beans (about 4 hand fulls).  Trim off the ends and blanch in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes, until bright green and al dente.  Drain and set aside.  In the same sauté pan, heat a couple tablespoons of canola oil.  Add a pinch (or two if you like more heat) of red chili flakes, a couple cloves of garlic- minced, and a tablespoon or so of fresh grated ginger.  Sauté for a minute then add back in the green beans and toss to coat evenly with the spices.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Cover and set aside.

 

Time to cook the salmon… you can either throw the fillets on the grill for 5-7 minutes.  OR sear (skin side up) for 2-3 minutes in a sauté pan with a little oil, then flip over and transfer to a 350˚ oven for 5-7 minutes to finish cooking. 

Serve the salmon and green beans with some brown rice.

Curry Salmon with Lime Yogurt Dressing

Serves 4

 

1 lb salmon

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp curry powder

1 tbsp olive oil

½ cup plain yogurt

Juice of 2 limes (about ¼ cup)

Zest of 1 lime

1 tbsp agave nectar

Salt and pepper

 

Preheat oven to 375˚.  Drizzle the salmon with the lemon juice, then olive oil.  Rub the salmon with curry powder, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. 

 

To make the lime yogurt dressing, combine the plain yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, and agave nectar.  Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

 

Serve the salmon over a bed of baby greens and top with the lime yogurt dressing.  You can also serve with couscous or quinoa.