Garlicky Sun Dried Tomato Smoked Salmon Spread Food

AWARD WINNING SALMON WITH GARLIC AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine garlic and salt and grind into a paste. Combine the garlic, parsley, dried tomatoes and olive oil in a bowl; blending all ingredients. Chill until ready for use.
• With a sharp knife, cut two lengthwise slits in the salmon fillet, dividing the surface of the fish into thirds. Cut to the skin, but not through it.
• Preheat grill.
• Spread half the garlic mixture over the fillet and into the slits. Place the fish on grill and barbecue over a medium heat. Close the lid and grill for 15 minutes.
• Spread the remaining garlic mixture on the fillet. Close the lid, turning the temperature to high and grill 10 minutes more, or until fish flakes when tested.
• Remove the fish from the grill.

GARLICKY SUN-DRIED TOMATO, SMOKED SALMON SPREAD

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until just mixed.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Serve with crackers.

BARBECUED SALMON WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Combine garlic,parsley,tomatoes,salt and oil in a jar and let stand 2hrs or overnight in fridge.
• Place salmon,skin side down on large piece of greased foil.
• Spread the garlic mixture over the fillet.
• Heat the Barbecue to high, add the Salmon.
• Close the top and cook the Salmon for about 20 minutes or until done.

ROASTED GARLIC AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD

Steps:

• To roast the garlic: Cut top 1/4" off the heads, place on foil and drizzle with olive oil. Enclose in the foil and bake at 350 till soft, about 30 - 40 minutes.
• Let garlic cool a bit and squeeze the pulp out of the cut-off top into a bowl. Beat with the cheeses and oregano till smooth.
• Drain and chop the tomatoes, and add with the walnuts to mixture, stir.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, 24 hours is best to blend flavors.