In the Kitchen: Grilled Salmon with Sweet Pepper & Citrus Confetti

Cardiologist with Mid-State Medical Center ( www.midstatemedical.org ), Dr. Bill Farrell was here to talk about the many important things we should be doing to keep our hearts in tip-top shape, and to make it a delicious endeavor, Mid-State Medical Center Executive Chef, George Szuba came with him to demonstrate his version of a heart-healthy grilled salmon dish.

 

Grilled Salmon with Sweet Pepper & Citrus Confetti

 

Ingredients :

6 oz Salmon Filet

2 oz Mixed Colored Bell Peppers, finely julienne

½ tsp Fresh Lemon Juice

½ tsp Fresh Lime Juice

½ tsp Fresh Orange Juice

Pinch Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 cup Organic Baby Greens

1 Tbsp Snipped Chives

1 Shallot, finely diced

2 oz Whole Wheat Couscous

1 cup Vegetable Broth

1 tsp Freshly Grated Ginger

 

Directions :

Trim salmon and season with ¼ teaspoon each of lime, lemon and orange juices, pinch of fresh cracked black pepper and 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil.  Set aside for one hour.

Meanwhile, make Citrus Vinaigrette:

Combine remaining juices, 1 teaspoon olive oil and shallot.  Set aside.

Heat grill and brush lightly with oil to prevent salmon from sticking.  Place salmon on grill for approximately 6 minutes and turn.  Cook another 6 minutes.  Filet should be firm when ready.  While salmon is cooking bring 1 cup vegetable broth to a simmer, add 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger, add couscous and cover.  Turn off heat and set aside for 5 minutes.  Remove lid and fluff couscous.

For plating, place ½ cup couscous in a small cup and flip over onto plate (like making a sand castle).  Place greens along side couscous and then place grilled salmon slighty over greens and couscous.  Top with a sprinkle of the julienne peppers.  Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with snipped chives.

* If no grill is available, preheat a skillet on medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil to skillet.  Put salmon skin side up and sear until lightly brown.  Turn over and place in preheated 350 degree oven for approximately 10 minutes or until firm.

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Meriden , Connecticut

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