Makes:
6 servings, 4 oz/113g salmon fillet with 1⁄2 cup/120g relish
Utensil:
8" Chef's Gourmet Skillet
12" Chef's Gourmet Skillet
large mixing bowl
Contributed By:
Chef John Lara
Personal chef to former U.S. President
Ingredients
Recipe Description:
This marriage of flavors will delight the palette and please the eye. Low in calories and bursting with "good" carbs, simply sit back and enjoy! This is one of our favorite fish recipes.
Marinade
1
teaspoon
fresh garlic, shredded, use Cone #1
(3
g)
1⁄4
cup
fresh cilantro, chopped
(15
g)
3
tablespoons
lime juice
(45
mL)
1
teaspoon
salt
(6
g)
1⁄2
teaspon
cumin
(3
g)
1⁄2
teaspoon
chili powder
(3
g)
2
tablespoons
honey
(42
g)
1⁄2
cup
extra virgin olive oil
(120
mL)
Salmon with Corn and Black Bean Relish
1 1⁄2
pounds
salmon fillet, skinless
(680
g)
2
cups
corn kernels
(330
g)
2
cups
black beans, rinsed and drained
(345
g)
1
cup
grape tomatoes, sliced in halves
(150
g)
1⁄2
cup
red onions, strung, use Cone #2
(80
g)
3
tablespoons
cilantro, chopped
(11
g)
1
teaspoon
Serrano pepper, finely chopped
(5
mL)
1⁄2
teaspoon
salt
(2.5
mL)
1⁄2
teaspoon
cumin
(2.5
mL)
3
tablespoons
lime juice
(45
mL)
Garnish
mixed greens
avocado slices
lime slices
cilantro leaves
Directions:
- Mix all marinade ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl. Cut skinless fillets into 4 ounce/113g portions. Place fish in marinade for one hour. Turn and marinate for another hour.
- Preheat 8" gourmet skillet over medium heat. When several drops of water sprinkled on the pan skitter and dissipate place corn in pan. Sauté corn until slightly caramelized, approximately 4 - 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl combine sautéed corn, beans, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, Serrano pepper, salt, cumin and lime juice. Mix thoroughly. Allow flavors to marinate for 30 minutes before serving.
- Preheat 12" gourmet skillet over medium heat. When several drops of water sprinkled on the pan skitter and dissipate, place salmon in pan and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 6 minutes. Turn fillets and cook for an additional 6 minutes.
- To assemble lay seared fillets on a bed of mixed greens topped with the roasted corn black bean relish. Garnish with fresh avocado slices, lime slices and cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Relish can be served with any other fish or meat.
- Relish can be used as a dip for chips or crackers.
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