
Wasabi Crusted-Salmon with Savory Summeripe Nectarine Salsa
- Prep Time: 35
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 50
Description
This savory Summeripe Nectarine and ginger salsa, with hints of sweet agave nectar and spicy Serrano chili peppers, is the perfect savory-sweet complement to rich wasabi-crusted salmon fillets.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Summeripe Nectarine-Ginger Salsa
- 4 Summeripe Nectarines, pitted and diced
- 6 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped
- 2 red radishes, minced
- 4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared wasabi paste
- 1/2 Serrano chili pepper, minced, optional
- Salt to taste
For the Salmon
- 4 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
- 1/2-cup wasabi coated green peas
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
Serve with
- 4 servings sushi rice, prepare according to package
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
Instructions
Preparation
For the Summeripe Nectarine-Ginger Salsa
- Whisk the wasabi paste, agave syrup, rice vinegar, lemon juice, grated ginger, and Serrano chili pepper together in a separate bowl, set aside
- Mix the Summeripe nectarines, scallions, and radishes in a medium bowl
- Add the wasabi paste mixture to the Summeripe nectarines, scallions, and radishes and toss gently.
For the Salmon
- Pre-heat grill to medium hot
- Grind wasabi peas in a food processor or blender until granular, place into a shallow dish
- Lightly brush salmon with sesame oil. Spread wasabi pea mixture on one side of each salmon.
- Place salmon with the wasabi mixture face-up on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Turn salmon over and cook for another 3-5 minutes, cooking until the wasabi mixture is lightly charred.
- Turn salmon over again and cook until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Assemble dish by dividing steamed rice onto four individual plates, sprinkle lemon zest on the rice, top with grilled salmon and spoon nectarine salsa on top.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice and place the remaining nectarine salsa at the table.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 416
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 186
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 41
- Protein: 33
- Cholesterol: 71