Barbecued Salmon Fillets Recipe

Name: Barbecued Salmon Fillets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 onion, roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped; 2 tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste; 6 5-ounce salmon steaks or fillets; Spiced Pilaf (recipe follows); 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 small carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 cups brown rice; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; (serves 6)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 onion, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 celery stalk, roughly chopped
2 tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste
6 5-ounce salmon steaks or fillets
Spiced Pilaf (recipe follows)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 small carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups brown rice
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
(serves 6)

1
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery.
3
Cook the vegetables until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes; cook the vegetables until very tender, about 10 minutes more.
5
Add the tomato paste, molasses, honey, sugar, mustard, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, cayenne pepper, and 2 cups water; stir to combine.
6
Simmer gently until thickened, about 30 minutes.
7
Transfer to a food processor or blender; puree until smooth.
8
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
9
Heat a grill or grill pan.
10
Season the fish with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
11
Brush generously with sauce.
12
Grill until the fish is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
13
When the fish is done, remove and discard the skin.
14
Serve over pilaf drizzled with sauce.
15
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
16
Add the onion, carrots, and celery.
17
Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
18
Add the wine, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
19
Transfer to a medium bowl, and set aside to cool.
20
Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
21
Stir in the rice, and cook until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
22
Drain, and add to the bowl of vegetables.
23
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, turmeric, and cumin.
24
Serve with grilled salmon.
25
(Per serving)
26
Calories: 300
27
Fat: 11g
28
Cholesterol: 78mg
29
Carbohydrate: 21g
30
Sodium: 363mg
31
Protein: 29g
32
Fiber: 2g

804

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1 onion, roughly chopped, 2 garlic cloves, smashed, 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Salmon Fillets falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecued Salmon Fillets

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