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:
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4 salmon steaks, 1 ½ lb and about 1 inch thick
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Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
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3 tablespoons The Olive Scene Mild Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons The Olive Scene Fig Balsamic Vinegar
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3 tablespoons chopped parsley or basil
Directions:
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Preheat a charcoal or gas grill.
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Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper on both sides.
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Put oil in a flat dish, add mustard, Cajun seasoning, pepper flakes, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar.
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Blend well with a wire whisk.
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Place the salmon in the marinade and coat well on both sides.
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Cover with plastic wrap and let it stand in a cool place for 1 hour.
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Let stand at room temp 15 min before grilling
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Remove salmon from the marinade.
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Rub the rack lightly with oil then place salmon on hot grill.
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Cook 3 minutes and turn a quarter turn.
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Cook 2 more minutes.
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Carefully flip salmon and cook 3- 5 minute longer depending on thickness of salmon.
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Remove to serving platter
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Sprinkle with parsley or basil and serve. (4 servings)