Ginger-Wasabi Salmon and Sweet Potato Skewers Recipe MissHannahBanana
- 1 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce 4 Tablespoons wasabi powder 1 Tablespoon fresh crushed garlic 4 Tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 1/2 lb sockeye salmon fillets, cubed 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Sea salt, to taste
- 8 bamboo skewers soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
- 8 cups Mesclun greens (or other salad greens) 2 cups fresh blackberries 1 cup crumbled low fat feta cheese
- Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium-high direct heat cooking, or heat an oven broiler to medium high.
- Whisk together teriyaki sauce, wasabi powder, garlic, and ginger in a medium bowl.
- Add salmon and marinate 20-30 minutes.
- While salmon marinates, add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a non-stick skillet.
- Add sweet potatoes and saute over medium heat, turning frequently, until lightly browned and tender-cooked.
- Set aside to cool.
- Whisk together remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, freshly ground black pepper and sea salt in a large bowl.
- Set aside.
- Remove salmon from marinade and alternate salmon and sweet potato cubes on skewers.
- Grill or broil skewers, basting liberally with marinade, until sweet potatoes are fully cooked and salmon is cooked to desired degree of doneness.
- Toss mesclun greens in reserved olive oil and balsamic dressing and coat thoroughly.
- Divide greens evenly on 4 plates and top each with 2 salmon & sweet potato skewers.
- Sprinkle greens with blackberries and feta cheese, and serve immediately.
- Really nice served with brown rice or whole wheat soba noodles
teriyaki sauce, skewers, fresh blackberries
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/ginger-wasabi-salmon-sweet-potato-skewers-20515 (may not work)