Friday, January 14, 2011

Lime and Ginger grilled Salmon



Ingredients:

Servings: 2
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (about 1 large lime)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (Becel)
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced
  • 2 (6 ounce) salmon steaks

 

Directions:

Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 18 mins
  1. Whisk together lime rind, lime juice, oil, ginger and jalapeno.
  2.  Set aside a teaspoon of the mixture.
  3. Place salmon steaks in a dish just large enough to hold them.
  4.  Pour remaining lime juice mixture over salmon and turn to coat.
  5.  Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, turnig once (Do not marinate longer than 30 minutes or the salmon will go mushy).
  6.  Preheat bbq to medium high and grease grill.
  7. Bbq salmon turning once, until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  8. Remove to platter and spoon reserved lime juice mixture over salmon.
  9.  Serve immediately.
  10.  If you wish to broil salmon, place on a rack set over a pan.
  11.  Broil about 4 inches from heat, turning once, until salmon is cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Grilled Vegetable Panini



Main Ingredients:

Japanese eggplant: 1, sliced lengthwise
Zucchini: 1, sliced lengthwise
Red onion: 1, sliced rings
Red or Green Pepper: 1 sliced
Tomato: 1 sliced
Panini bread: 2
Asiago cheese: 2 slices
Mozzarella cheese: 2 slices
Salt and pepper
Dijon mustard
Garlic clove: 1 minced
Olive Oil


Directions:

1. Preheat your grill or Cast Iron pan over medium heat for 5minutes.

2. Brush all your vegetables, except tomatoes, with olive oil on both sides and place on the grill. Close the lid and grill vegetables for about 5 minutes or until cooked through.

3. Spread mustard onto each cut side of bread.

4. Layer one cut side of bread with grilled vegetables, tomato slices and cheese. Cover with one of the remaining pieces of bread.

5. Press the sandwiches firmly together. Brush both sides of each sandwich with olive oil then grill until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted for about 5 to 10 min.

6.Using a large serrated knife, cut into wedges and serve.

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SERVES 5