Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde
- 2 large oranges
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 scallions, finely sliced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable or canola oil, for oiling the grill
- 4 (4 to 5-ounce) center cut salmon fillets, skinned, each about 3-inches square
- 2 tablespoons amber agave nectar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For the salsa: Peel and trim the ends from each orange.
- Using a paring knife, cut along the membrane on both sides of each segment.
- Free the segments and add them to a medium bowl.
- Add the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, scallions, mint, capers, orange zest, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss lightly and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Set aside.
- For the salmon: Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
- Brush the grilling rack with vegetable oil to keep the salmon from sticking.
- Brush the salmon on both sides with the agave nectar and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Grill until the fish flakes easily and is cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the salmon to a platter and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the salsa verde on top of the salmon or serve on the side as an accompaniment.
- Per Serving: Calories 497; Total Fat 33 grams; Saturated Fat 6 grams; Protein 30 grams; Total Carbohydrate 19 grams; Sugar: 15 grams; Fiber 3 grams; Cholesterol 78 milligrams; Sodium 457 milligrams
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/grilled-salmon-with-citrus-salsa-verde-recipe.html (may not work)