Pepper Crusted Salmon

Pepper Crusted Salmon

My kids normally hate to eat fish, but they loved this recipe! I almost don't want to divulge all the ingredients so when I open up my resteraunt, this will be one of the menu choices! This was easy to make and we had a baked potato and asparagus along with the salmon. ENJOY!
Song: No One - Alicia Keyes


5 salmon fillets
3/4 Cup real amber maple syrup
1/4 Cup soy sauce
Olive Oil
Fresh cracked pepper

1. Comine first three ingredients and marinate for 24 - 48 hours in a ziplock bag.
2. Prepare broiler or grill ( I broiled this on the LO setting ) for cooking salmon.
3. Coat grill rack or broiler rack with olive oil (so salmon will not stick of course!)
4. Remove salmon from marinade.
5. Discard marinade.
6. Drizzle salmon with olive oil.
7. On one side of the salmon, coat with freshly ground cracked pepper so that it looks all black.
8. Grill or broil salmon until it done, or flakes with a fork. ( Again I broiled mine on LO setting for 15 minutes, then I turned the broiler on HI for about 3-4 minutes and it came out perfect! Not dry at all, very tender, juicy and YUMMY.......) HINT: When I broil any meat in the broiler, I always put a pan of water on the lowest rack. Maybe it is silly to do this, but I have always had wonderful success with broiling and having my meats stay moist and tender by doing this.



Asparagus with Citrus Dressing


Perfect side dish for anything! It was tasty and refreshing to eat, not to mention it is healthy, has antioxidant agents, and wonderful for your heart (reduce cholesterol, blood pressure).
Song: I Am A Stranger In This World - Azam Ali


1/2 cup freshly squeezed tangerine or orange juice (I am sure you can use the concentrated frozen kind if want)
2 tsp rice wine vinegar
2 tsp sesame oil
grated orange peel from two tangerines or oranges
2" fresh ginger, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1.5 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
olive oil
2 large tangerines or oranges, peeled and sectioned
3 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped dry roasted peanuts with little or no salt
2 green onions


Dressing:

1. Combine orange juice, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, grated orange rind, fresh gingerroot, and garlic in a jar with a lid.
2. Shake well and set dressing aside.

The Rest:

1. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil.
2. Place on grill or broil for 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
3. Place asparagus and tangarines on a serving platter.
4. Drizzle with the citrus orange dressing.
5. Sprinkle with peanuts and green onions.
6. Serve and enjoy!