Minted Salmon
Description
Salmon fillets flavored with fresh mint, lemon, and garlic—grilled or baked. Cool, herbaceous, and refreshing—this unique dish brings a surprising twist to traditional salmon preparations.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh mint, stems removed
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, stems removed
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 4 small mint sprigs for garnish
Directions
- Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. Place the grill rack 5 inches from the heat source.
- In a blender or food processor combine the mint and parsley with the lemon juice, garlic, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper. Blend into a smooth paste. Spread the herb paste over the salmon fillets and allow to marinate for five minutes.
- Remove salmon from marinade, and discard remaining marinade. Lightly oil the grill, then grill salmon for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.
- Brush the fillets with melted butter and garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs before serving.
