Balsamic Glazed Salmon With Strawberry Salsa Food

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• For the glaze: In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, maple syrup, mustard and garlic to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until thick, about 12 minutes. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
• For the salmon: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the salmon on the baking sheet. Drizzle both sides of the salmon with the olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• For the vegetables: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook until the shallots are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the edamame and snap peas and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the vegetable mixture among 4 serving plates. Top with a piece of salmon and drizzle with the glaze.

BALSAMIC GLAZED SALMON WITH STRAWBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Place salmon fillet on a baking sheet and use a pastry brush to brush it with a few coats of balsamic vinegar. Reserve the rest of the balsamic for later. Season salmon with a dash of salt and pepper.
• 2. Bake salmon for 15-20 minutes until cooked to your desired level of doneness. For well done fish, you may need to add a couple of extra minutes in the oven.
• 3. When salmon is cooked, brush a bit of the remaining balsamic vinegar over the top. Top salmon with strawberry salsa and serve immediately.
• 4. Combine strawberries, cilantro, jalapeño, green onion, lime juice in a medium bowl.
• 5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• 6. Store salsa in the fridge until you're ready to serve.

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Mix diced tomatoes, strawberries, green onions, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and salt.
• Pour over vegetable mixture and toss till evenly coated.
• Cover with lid or plastic wrap and let chill for at least one hour.
• Serve with tortilla chips (I prefer white corn).

BAKED STRAWBERRY SALMON

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, mustard and pepper. Add salmon; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Place salmon in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; spoon preserves over fillets. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

GRILLED SALMON WITH STRAWBERRY SALSA

Steps:

• ***Salsa***.
• Mix together cucumbers, green onion, yellow pepper, cilanto and vinegar.
• Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
• Just before serving add strawberries.
• ***Sauce***.
• In small sauce pan over low heat, melt butter with garlic.
• Stir in honey, soy sauce and lemon juice.
• Cook 2 minutes, then set aside.
• ***Grill***.
• Prepare charcoal grill.
• When coals are ready, oil a fish grilling rack.
• Brush sauce on salmon pieces and place on well-oiled rack.
• Place rack over coals (about 4 inches from heat).
• Grill salmon about 4-5 minutes on each side.
• Brush fish with sauce after turning, and again when done.
• Place grilled fish on warm platter and top with salsa.