Broiled Salmon Steaks With Poblano And Caper Salsa Food

GRILLED SALMON WITH CITRUS SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• For the salsa: Peel and trim the ends from each orange. Using a paring knife, cut along the membrane on both sides of each segment. Free the segments and add them to a medium bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, scallions, mint, capers, orange zest, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Toss lightly and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
• For the salmon: Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush the grilling rack with vegetable oil to keep the salmon from sticking. Brush the salmon on both sides with the agave nectar and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until the fish flakes easily and is cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer the salmon to a platter and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• Spoon the salsa verde on top of the salmon or serve on the side as an accompaniment.

GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAKS WITH PEPPER AND CAPER SALSA

Steps:

• Salsa: Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Grill the peppers on all sides until charred, about 10 minutes. Put them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap for 30 minutes. Remove the charred skin, core and seeds from the peppers. Cut the flesh into 1/4-inch thick strips and put them in a small bowl. In a separate bowl whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, capers, and parsley until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the mixture over the peppers and toss until coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, (can be made 1 day in advance).
• Steaks: Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Season the steaks on both sides with the smoked salt and herbs de Provence. Drizzle with olive oil and grill for 4 to 6 minutes each side for medium-rare. Remove the steaks from the grill pan to a cutting board and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
• Thinly slice the steaks and arrange on serving plates. Top with the salsa and serve.

BROILED SALMON STEAKS WITH POBLANO AND CAPER SALSA

Steps:

• For salmon: Heat broiler. Place 6 oz salmon steaks on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 T olive oil, turning to coat; season with s & p. Broil 5 - 7 minutes. Char poblano chile. Transfer to small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let sit 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop. Heat 1/3 c olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat and cook 1 T capers and 1/2 t cumin seeds, stirring until mixture is fragrant (30 seconds) Remove peel and pith from 1 lemon; slice into thin rounds and remove seeds. Add to bowl with chile along with 1/4 small onion, finely chopped, 1/4 c chopped parsley and caper mixture; season with s & p.

GRILLED SALMON WITH TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND CAPER SALSA

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season marinade with salt and pepper.
• Combine 1/2 cup marinade, cucumber and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl; season salsa with salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes; toss occasionally.
• Spray barbecue rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place salmon, skin side down, in large glass baking dish. Top with remaining marinade. Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• To grill salmon using fish basket:
• Spray basket with nonstick spray. Place salmon in fish basket, folding tail under if fish is too long. Place basket on barbecue and grill salmon, skin side up, 5 minutes. Turn basket over; grill salmon until just opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Turn salmon out onto platter.
• To grill salmon without using a basket:
• Spray rimless baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place salmon, skin side up, on sheet. Spray skin with nonstick spray. Slide salmon, skin side up, onto barbecue. Grill 5 minutes. Stand blade of large spatula at 1 long side of salmon to hold in place. From opposite side, slide rimless baking sheet completely under salmon. Hold salmon with spatula; turn sheet and salmon over, releasing salmon, skin side down, onto barbecue. Grill salmon until just opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Slide baking sheet under salmon; transfer fish to platter. Serve with salsa.

BROILED SALMON STEAKS

Steps:

• Rinse the salmon steaks and pat dry with paper towels.
• In a shallow dish, combine the worcestershire sauce, mustard, tabasco, salt and pepper and stir with a fork to combine.
• Set the salmon steaks in the dish and turn so that they are evenly coated with the mixture.
• Let stand for 15 minutes.
• Set the oven rack 3 to 4 inches below the element and preheat the broiler.
• Line the broiler pan or baking sheet with a piece of foil and lightly oil the foil.
• Using tongs, take the salmon steaks from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and arrange them on the foil with at least an inch between them; reserve the marinade.
• Broil the salmon until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Take the pan from the oven, turn the steaks and spoon on some of the reserved marinade.
• Continue broiling until the salmon is just barely opaque through the thickest part (cut to test), 3 to 5 minutes longer.
• Transfer the salmon steaks to individual plates, sprinkle with the minced parsley and serve.