Barbecued Salmon With Grilled Romaine And Citrus Vinaigrette Recipes

GRILLED BARBECUED SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup for serving. , Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, covered, over hot heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with barbecue sauce mixture., Top with reserved sauce; sprinkle with cilantro.

GRILLED CITRUS SALMON

Steps:

• Combine the first seven ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Grill salmon over medium heat, skin side down, for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Baste every 5 minutes with citrus mixture. Garnish with orange or lemon slices if desired.

SALMON GRILLED BETWEEN ROMAINE LETTUCE LEAVES

Steps:

• Soak twine in hot water for 5 minutes.
• Rinse salmon in cold water and pat dry with towel.
• Repeat the following for each salmon steak: Rinse 2 romaine leaves in water, shake off excess water. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of oil over the inside (concave) side of leaves.
• Place salmon fillet in the center of 1 leaf (concave side up).
• Pour the juice of 1/2 lemon over salmon, trapping the drippings with the leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Top with 1 teaspoon capers, 2 sprigs of dill, and 1 lemon slice.
• Place the second leaf, concave side down, over salmon. Fold the ends of the bottom leaf up to keep juices trapped, and wrap the string around the leaves to seal. Tie string in a knot.
• Preheat oven to broil. Set rack in the highest position.
• Broil romaine-wrapped salmon for 5 minutes per side. The lettuce will blacken-this is a good thing. Cooking time will vary according to the exact thickness of the fillet. (Salmon can also be grilled over direct heat for 5 minutes per side).
• To serve, instruct guests to cut string and remove top leaf. Yes, they can eat the blackened lettuce.
• Recommended beverage: Pinot Noir (if salmon is farm-raised), Zinfandel (if salmon is wild)

RAINBOW TROUT WITH JASMINE RICE AND CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Season trout fillets lightly with salt and pepper on both meat and skin sides. Lightly dust fillets with flour and shake off excess. In a non-stick skillet large enough to hold all 4 fish, heat the oil and butter over high heat until almost smoking. (You may need to work in batches or use 2 skillets if you don't have one that is large enough). Carefully place the trout, meat side down, in the skillet and saute for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully turn the fish over with tongs and finish cooking on the skin side, about 2 more minutes. With tongs, remove the trout from the skillet and serve immediately with the rice and vinaigrette.
• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Add enough salt and pepper to make the water taste slightly salty. Cover and bring to a boil. When the water level drops below the rice, reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer for about 8 minutes and turn off the heat. Leave covered and let stand for about 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot with the trout.
• Add vinegar, citrus juice, shallots, and mustard to a blender. Blend for 30 seconds. Slowly add oil while machine is running until emulsified; the vinaigrette should be thick. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add more citrus juice, to taste, if desired. Drizzle over trout. Toss with steamed fresh seasonal vegetables, if desired.

CITRUS-THYME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, whisk together marmalade, Dijon, zest and juice of 1 lemon, stream in olive oil, season dressing with salt, pepper and thyme. Add chopped lettuce and vegetables to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.

GRILLED SALMON WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine garlic, lemon thyme, salt and pepper, olive oil.
• Pour over salmon.
• Grill salmon for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until done.
• Juice 1 of each fruit.
• Segment the remaining fruit.
• In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup fruit juice and other remaining ingredients (except citrus segments).
• Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Saute spinach with olive oil.
• Plate spinach and top with salmon.
• Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with citrus segments.