Mean Chef'S Grilled Salmon With Red Currant Glaze

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   Preheat an outdoor grill (to high if using a gas grill) and oil the grill grate.

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   Melt 1/2 cup jelly in a small saucepan over low heat.

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   Season salmon with salt and pepper and brush both sides with melted jelly.

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   Grill until fish is opaque in the thickest part, about 8 minutes.

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   Turn the pieces halfway through cooking time.

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   While salmon is cooking, melt remaining 1/2 cup jelly over low heat.

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   Add lemon juice, vinegar and mustard.

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   Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

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   Keep warm.

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    Set the grilled salmon on individual plates, spoon the sauce partly over and around the fish, and garnish with fruit if using.

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    notes: The salmon can also be cooked in a preheated 450-degree oven.

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    Place a heavy, oven-proof 12-inch skillet on medium heat 5 minutes.

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    Pour about 2 teaspoons olive oil into pan.

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    Put salmon into the pan and brown.

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    (If using fillet with skin, the skin side should be facing up.) Turn and pour melted jelly over salmon; season with salt and pepper.

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    Place skillet in oven and bake a total of 12 minutes per inch of thickness.

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    Or brown the salmon in 2 batches, transfer to a baking dish and bake.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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