Red Pepper-Salmon Pasta

Herb-crusted salmon with mashed potatoes & asparagus

Grilled Salmon with Peanut Hoisin Sauce

Makes 4 servings 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup all natural peanut butter *your choice of creamy or crunchy

1/2 cup hoisin sauce

1/2 cup finely chopped onions

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

1/2 cup water

2 cloves minced garlic

4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets

olive or cocount oil for cooking

sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

1/2 cup chopped scallions (green onions)

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Sauce can be made several days ahead of time and refrigerated. If it is too thick, just add a little water when heating it before serving.
2. Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill until done to your liking. Top each grilled salmon filet with warm Peanut Hoisin Sauce and sprinkle with chopped scallions, just before serving. Enjoy!

Asian Salmon Salad

Makes: 4 servings

Takes: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup Ketchup (try to use brands with no high fructose corn syrup)

3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons brown sugar

8 cups romaine lettuce, torn

1-2 pounds salmon, cooked and chopped

1 cup thinly sliced carrot

1 cup thinly sliced cucumber

1/4 cup sliced radish

1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves

1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. Stir the ketchup with teriyaki sauce, lime juice, sesame oil and brown sugar until well blended. Reserve.
2. Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add salmon to the bowl along with the carrot, cucumber, coriander leaves and radish. Toss gently with enough dressing to coat the ingredients. Add more dressing to taste. Sprinkle with sesame seeds just before serving.

Footnotes

Twist 1: For a leftover solution, use any extra dressing for another salad or as a glaze for grilled or baked chicken, pork or fish. 

Twist 2: For a chicken variation, substitute 2 cups sliced grilled chicken for the salmon.