Grilled Salmon Steaks with Balsamic Mustard Marinade

Cooking Time: 8-10 Min    Servings: 4

A glaze featuring our Fig balsamic vinegar, Cajun seasoning, Dijon mustard and fresh herbs makes for extraordinary grilled salmon fillets.

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon steaks, 1 ½ lb and about 1 inch thick

• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

• 3 tablespoons The Olive Scene Mild Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard

• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 teaspoons The Olive Scene Fig Balsamic Vinegar

• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley or basil

Directions:

1. Preheat a charcoal or gas grill.

2. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper on both sides.

3. Put oil in a flat dish, add mustard, Cajun seasoning, pepper flakes, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar.

4. Blend well with a wire whisk. 

5. Place the salmon in the marinade and coat well on both sides.

6. Cover with plastic wrap and let it stand in a cool place for 1 hour.

7. Let stand at room temp 15 min before grilling

8. Remove salmon from the marinade. 

9. Rub the rack lightly with oil then place salmon on hot grill. 

10. Cook 3 minutes and turn a quarter turn.

11. Cook 2 more minutes. 

12. Carefully flip salmon and cook 3- 5 minute longer depending on thickness of salmon.

13. Remove to serving platter

14. Sprinkle with parsley or basil and serve. (4 servings)