Monday, January 5, 2009

Grilled Salmon Recipes - Grilled Salmon with a Creamy Red Pepper Sauce

In case you didn't know already, eating salmon regularly is one of the best self improvement tips you'll ever receive. I know it has paid many dividends health-wise for me.

Here's a grilled salmon recipe that prepares in 15 minutes. It serves 4, and would be perfect as a main dish for tonight's dinner!

Ingredients:

(1/4) cup of fresh lemon juice
(1) teaspoon of a Dijon-style mustard
(4) 5 ounce salmon steaks
(1/2) roasted red bell pepper, medium size
(1/2) cup of plain low fat or non fat yogurt
(1/2) cup of low fat sour cream
(1) teaspoon of dried tarragon
(1/8) teaspoon of salt
(optional: tarragon sprigs for garnish)


Preparation:

* Preheat broiler and line the broiler pan with aluminum foil.
* Combine the lemon juice and mustard in a small bowl - then mix well.
* Brush the mustard mixture over the salmon steaks, then cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
* Now for the sauce - process the roasted red bell pepper in a blender until smooth. Now add the yogurt, sour cream, tarragon and salt and process until combined - then set aside.
* Place the salmon on the prepared broiler pan and broil (4 inches from the heat), turning once, for about5 to 6 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
* Spoon sauce equally on four plates and place the grilled salmon steaks over the sauce - then serve.

Serves 4 - enjoy this fantastic grilled salmon recipe!

Also, please check out the blog archives for more easy salmon recipes.

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