SEARED SPICED SALMON WITH BALSAMIC MARINATED

SEARED SPICED SALMON WITH BALSAMIC MARINATED

SEARED SPICED SALMON WITH
BALSAMIC MARINATED
GRILLED PORTOBELLO &
CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
PAIR WITH
RED DIAMOND MERLOT
SPICED SALMON
INGREDIENTS
Four 4-oz salmon fillet portions
3 tbsp spice mix (see below)
1½ tbsp olive oil
Kosher salt
PREPARATION
Lightly oil the salmon, sprinkle with the spice mix and a pinch of salt. Heat a sauté pan over medium
high heat. Add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Place the salmon spice
side down, and sear until well browned. Remove and place in a 375 degree oven for 6-8 minutes
depending on the thickness of the fillet. Remove from the oven and put on a serving plate. Top with
the mushroom salad.
SPICE MIX
1/3 cup kosher salt
2 tsp ground oregano
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup paprika
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup chili powder
1/4 cup dried thyme
1/3 cup ground cumin
2 tbsp ground black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp ground white pepper
Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. This makes a large batch, but stores
well for future uses. You can make your own or use your favorite spice rub.
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MUSHROOM AND TOMATO SALAD
INGREDIENTS
2 large portobello mushrooms, stem removed, marinated for 15–20 minutes (see
below)
12–15 cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
1–2 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of ground cumin
1½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Splash of Red Diamond Merlot
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 cup fresh arugula
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
PREPARATION
Grill the portobello mushrooms and cool. Dice the mushrooms in ¾ inch dice. Place in a bowl with
the other ingredients except the arugula. Mix well and let sit for 30 minutes. Check seasoning and
then just before serving add the arugula and toss well.
MUSHROOM MARINADE
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried or 1 tbsp fresh chopped thyme
salt and black pepper to taste
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