Recipe
June 29, 2010
Grilled Salmon With Citrus Salsa Verde Recipe

Salsa
Step 1: Grate 2 tbsp zest from the oranges and put it in a medium bowl. Peel and trim the ends from each orange with a sharp knife. Using a paring knife, cut along the membrane on both sides of each segment. Free the segments and place on a cutting board. Coarsely chop the segments and scoop them into the bowl with the orange zest. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, scallions, mint, capers, and red pepper flakes. Toss lightly and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Salmon
Step 1: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush the grilling rack with vegetable oil to keep the salmon from sticking.
Step 2: Brush the salmon on both sides with the agave nectar and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the fish flakes easily and is cooked to medium. Transfer the salmon to a platter and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Spoon the salsa verde on top of the salmon, or serve it on the side as an accompaniment.
Reprinted with permission from Giada de Laurentiis’ Giada at Home (2010 Clarkson Potter).
Directions
Yield:
Salsa
Step 1: Grate 2 tbsp zest from the oranges and put it in a medium bowl. Peel and trim the ends from each orange with a sharp knife. Using a paring knife, cut along the membrane on both sides of each segment. Free the segments and place on a cutting board. Coarsely chop the segments and scoop them into the bowl with the orange zest. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, scallions, mint, capers, and red pepper flakes. Toss lightly and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Salmon
Step 1: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush the grilling rack with vegetable oil to keep the salmon from sticking.
Step 2: Brush the salmon on both sides with the agave nectar and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the fish flakes easily and is cooked to medium. Transfer the salmon to a platter and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Spoon the salsa verde on top of the salmon, or serve it on the side as an accompaniment.
Reprinted with permission from Giada de Laurentiis’ Giada at Home (2010 Clarkson Potter).
Jonelle Weaver