Savory Clementine Salmon!
Now, this is a super simple recipe, especially if you have a handy dandy grill master like my handsome husband! My son is 4 1/2 years old, and any time we ask what he wants for dinner, he either answers with "Salmon", or "Steak"! I've seen so many recipes for salmon, using sweet and savory ingredients that perfectly bring out the flavor of this beautiful fish, and thought I would give this a whirl!
Start off with a beautiful filet of salmon. At the store, you want to look for fish that is firm, bright in color, and the smell should not be fishy at all. I have another little trick, I like to pull the plastic wrap from the fish just a bit. If it looks lightly wet, and not at all milky, it's usually good to go!
The marinade/ glaze is so simple, and because the fish is packed with super food oils, you really don't need to add any oil. Start out with the clementine. You need the zest and juice of one little fruit. Add 1 Tablespoon of honey, a good pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, half a finely grated garlic clove, and salt and pepper. Mix, and spoon over the fish! (Don't do this too early, there's a bit of acid in the clementine, and it can slightly cook the fish. I recommend right before cooking)
Now, here's a nifty little grill trick... use a pan! I spray the pan liberally with oil to prevent too much scrubbing later, but the pans are so much easier! Now the tricky part... hand the fish off to the Grill Master!
My husband started the grill at least 30 minutes before starting the fish. The coals are ready when they are white on the outside, and glowing red in the middle. Place the coals in a single layer in the grill, and put the salmon in the pan on the grate. Close the lid, and cook for about 10 minutes before checking. You don't need to flip the fillets, just let them grill away until the flesh is just beginning to be flaky. It will continue to cook a bit as it rests, but the fish will remain it's juiciest this way!
We served this clementine salmon with my Greek spinach salad, and it was a match made in heaven! Enjoy!
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