Fresh Fruit Salmon Salad

January 9, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Grilled, Lunch, New Miscellaneous Recipe, Salad

Ingredients to make Fresh Fruit Salmon Salad

1/4 c. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 T. + 1-1/2 tsp. white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 T. chopped fresh basil OR 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1-1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 (8-oz.) salmon fillet (about 1-in. thick)
4 c. torn mixed greens
3/4 c. sliced strawberries
10-12 thin cucumber slices, cut into halves
1/8 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Directions to make Fresh Fruit Salmon Salad

Step 1:Whish together the first 4 ingredients. Set aside 2 T. juice mixture. Reserve remaining mixture to use as salad dressing.

Step 2:Preheat grill for direct grilling. Grill salmon, skin side down, over medium coals 5 minutes. Turn and grill 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, brushing frequently with 2 T. juice concentrate mixture.

Step 3:Cool slightly. Toss together greens, strawberries and cucumber slices. Place on 2 serving plates. Remove skin from salmon. Break salmon into chunks. Arrange salmon on greens mixture. Drizzle with reserved juice concentrate mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.

Tags: BBQ, Chilled, Citrus, fish, Fruit, Grilled, healthy, Herbs, Lunch, Quick, Salmon, Seafood, Simple, Vegetable

Grilled Tuna Steaks

July 6, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Barbeque, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Grilled, Main Course, Supper

Ingredients to make Grilled Tuna Steaks

1/2 cup pineapple or other tropical fruit preserves
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick

Directions to make Grilled Tuna Steaks

Step 1:To prepare marinade, combine preserves, hoisin, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir well. Pour into a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; toss tuna with marinade to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 2:Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.

Step 3:Remove tuna steaks from marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Cook on preheated grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook - the tuna should be lightly browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the middle. Serve immediately.

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Tags: Barbecue, Fruit, Grilled, healthy, Herbs, Lunch, Marinated, Quick, steak, Tuna

Best BBQ Swordfish

June 18, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Barbeque, Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Main Course, Supper

Ingredients to make Best BBQ Swordfish

4 5-oz swordfish steaks
1 Ruby red grapefruit, peeled
2 Oranges, peeled & sectioned
2 Limes, peeled & sectioned
1 Lemons, peeled & sectioned
1 c Red, green, and yellow bell peppers
1 md Red onion, finely diced
1 tb Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 tb Fresh Mint, chopped
1 oz Tequila
1 tb Corn oil
1 ds Salt
1 ds Black pepper

Directions to make Best BBQ Swordfish

Step 1:Prepare the Citrus Salsa– Mix all ingredients except swordfish, corn oil, salt, and pepper and let marinate for a couple of hours.

Step 2:Grill the Swordfish– Season the swordfish steaks with salt and pepper to personal taste. Brush lightly with one tablespoon corn oil. Grill.