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Title: Chile-Rubbed Salmon with Papaya and Scallions
Categories: Martha stew, Salmon
Yield: 4 Servings

4 ts Ground chile powder
1/2 ts Ground coriander
1/2 ts Dried oregano
1/2 ts Salt; plus more to taste
4 Six-ounce salmon fillets;
-skin on
Freshly ground pepper to
-taste
1 lg Clove garlic; minced
1 1/2 tb Olive oil
1/3 Ripe papaya; peeled &
-julienned
2 Scallions; cleaned &
-julienned

1. In a small bowl, combine the chile powder, coriander, oregano, and 1/2
teaspoon salt. Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper. Rub the garlic
onto the flesh side of the salmon; then rub the chile-powder mixture over
the garlic. Set aside for 30 minutes.

3. Heat grill or grill pan to medium high. Drizzle salmon with oil; place
on grill flesh-side down. Grill 3 minutes, being careful not to burn chile
rub. Turn; grill until opaque and just cooked through, about 4 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a medium howl, combine papaya and scallions. Place grilled
fish on top of the Black Beans and Corn. Garnish with papaya mixture, and
serve immediately with vegetable-Salad Burritos.

Notes: Pure ground chiles work best in this recipe. Commercially prepared
chile powder, which is a mixture of chiles and other seasonings, can be
used as well
Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 553 by RecipeLu
on Jan 18, 1998