Canadian Surf 'n Turf: Wild Chinook Salmon with Mango Salsa and Wild Venison Steaks with a Red Wine, Blueberry, Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Name: Canadian Surf 'n Turf: Wild Chinook Salmon with Mango Salsa and Wild Venison Steaks with a Red Wine, Blueberry, Chocolate Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chinook salmon, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 pounds (or substitute other fresh salmon or trout); 1 lemon, juiced; Fresh thyme sprigs; Fresh dill stalks; Olive oil; 4 venison rib steaks (or substitute T-bone, tenderloin, back strap or sirloin tip); Red wine, enough to cover meat; 1/2 cup juniper berries; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup fine diced white onion; 2 ripe mangos, skinned, small diced; 1 plum tomato; 1/2 cup small diced red onion; 1 teaspoon small diced jalapeno pepper; 1 large orange, juiced; 1 lime, juiced; 2 lemons, juiced; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 -ounce butter; 1/4 cup finely diced onion; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 1/2 ounces chopped dark chocolate; 1 cup fresh blueberries

Servings: persons

1 whole chinook salmon, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 pounds (or substitute other fresh salmon or trout)
1 lemon, juiced
Fresh thyme sprigs
Fresh dill stalks
Olive oil
4 venison rib steaks (or substitute T-bone, tenderloin, back strap or sirloin tip)
Red wine, enough to cover meat
1/2 cup juniper berries
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup fine diced white onion
2 ripe mangos, skinned, small diced
1 plum tomato
1/2 cup small diced red onion
1 teaspoon small diced jalapeno pepper
1 large orange, juiced
1 lime, juiced
2 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 -ounce butter
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 1/2 ounces chopped dark chocolate
1 cup fresh blueberries

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Prepare salmon by removing all scales and gills.
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Clean cavity and pat dry with paper towels.
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Place the salmon on a large platter and stuff the cavity with a few sprigs of thyme and dill and season with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle with lemon juice and let marinate for 1 hour.
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Prepare venison by removing any hair and bone bits left behind after butchering.
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Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over meat in either a resealable plastic bag or a baking dish.
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Marinate for 4 hours in the refrigerator, if possible.
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Can be refrigerated overnight.
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For the mango salsa:
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Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
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Refrigerate for 1 hour, if possible.
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Brush salmon lightly with olive oil and place salmon on very hot grill, for approximately 5 to 6 minutes per side.
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Remove from grill and place on a serving platter or cutting board.
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For venison sauce:
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In a hot saute pan over low to medium heat, add olive oil, butter, onion, and pine nuts.
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Saute for a couple of minutes to sweat the onions.
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Do NOT overcook.
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Raise heat to medium, add 1 cup of red wine and reduce by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and add the chocolate and blueberries.
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Once the chocolate has melted, remove from heat.
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Place venison on hot grill... LEAVE THEM ALONE for about 2 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
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Remove from the grill and place on a serving platter or cutting board.
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Serve the salmon and venison steaks with mango salsa and blueberry chocolate sauce.
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If desired, serve with a fresh green salad on the side.
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Present the meal on a large rustic wooden cutting board (rugged) with kale, lemon wedges and a rustic (also rugged) baguette.
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Important note: When the food hits the table, there will be no talking due to the fact that all mouths will be constantly full of fresh, delicious and very healthy food!
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A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

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

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chinook salmon, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 pounds (or substitute other fresh salmon or trout), 1 lemon, juiced, Fresh thyme sprigs, Fresh dill stalks, and more.

Yes, Canadian Surf 'n Turf: Wild Chinook Salmon with Mango Salsa and Wild Venison Steaks with a Red Wine, Blueberry, Chocolate Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Canadian Surf 'n Turf: Wild Chinook Salmon with Mango Salsa and Wild Venison Steaks with a Red Wine, Blueberry, Chocolate Sauce

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