Yesterday I posted about farmed salmon and why I think it’s worth paying the extra cost for wild salmon. From that I heard about a salmon recipe contest (at marxfoods.com, entries must be received by July 20th). Here is my entry – a delicious and very easy way to barbeque wild salmon.
Actually, the recipe is my husbands and as mentioned below he got it from Tierra Vegetables. But the main point is that it is really easy and really good. Chipotle powder is a little hot, but the salmon does not come out too spicy. Cut the amount back a little if you are concerned, but we’ve served it to non-spicy family members who have loved it.
Chipotle Barbequed Salmon
1# fillet of wild salmon
3-4 limes
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoon chipotle powder
Squeeze the limes into a shallow bowl large enough to hold the salmon. Stir in the olive oil, and put the salmon in the marinade, flesh side down, for 15 minutes.
Turn the salmon over and sprinkle with the chipotle powder. Spoon some of the lime/olive oil mixture over it. Marinate for another 15 minutes, periodically spooning some of the lime/olive oil marinade over the fish.
Cook on a hot barbeque grill, starting with the skin side down, for 3-4 minutes. Flip it, peeling off the skin, and barbeque for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Notes: Chipotle powder has a delicious smoked flavor. You can find it in Mexican grocery stores, or order it online at http://tierravegetables.com/. It was actually Evie at Tierra Vegetables that told us about using chipotle powder for salmon. It’s delicious!
For lots more salmon recipes check out the other entries:
http://marxfood.com/enter-your-best-salmon-recipe/
Find more nutrition information on my website: http://healthyhabitscoach.com .
Eat well!
