Monday, March 16, 2009
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with a Vegetable Medley
Hey guys,
Here's a nice healthy recipe for you. I hope you enjoy it!
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with a Vegetable Medley
Ingredients:
6 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Each eggplant large
1/4 Cup red and orange bell pepper 1/2 inch
1/4 Cup green and yellow zuchinni diced
1/4 Cup red onion diced
1 Cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 lb canned plum tomatoes drained
kosher salt
black pepper
2 Tbsp. garlic chopped
2 Tbsp. shallot chopped
3 Tbsp. butter unsalted
2 Tbsp. Capers
2 Tbsp. parsely chopped
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 8 oz salmon filets or four 4oz pieces
4 oz Arugula
Instructions:
1. In a deep frying pan heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add eggplant, bell pepper, zucchini, and onion; sauté until soft. Add cherry tomatoes and let cook for 1 minute. Add canned tomatoes and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
2. Add the garlic and shallot; mix well and let simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the butter, capers, parsley, and lemon juice; mix well and let cook until all vegetables are tender but not mushy.
3. In a grill pan heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Season the salmon with salt and black pepper. Grill salmon for 4 minutes per side or until firm but moist and fish starts to separate when you press down on it.
4. To serve, scoop vegetables onto a large serving plate and place salmon on top. Place arugula on top of salmon. Drizzle with additional olive oil and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
serves 4
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
PARMESAN AND CHEDDAR CHEESE GRITS
Everyone asks me for recipes, so I thought I throw one of my staples at you. This one is from my book Dining In and goes with almost anything. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
4 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup uncooked fine or medium hominy grits
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
Ground black pepper
1. In a small saucepan bring the water and salt to a boil. Whiskk in the grits and continue to whisk for about 1 minute. When the mixture returns to boiling, reduce heat to lw. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until creamy and smooth, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat, stir in cheeses, butter and pepper to taste.
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