August 01, 2019
Grilled Salmon with Molasses-Lime Glaze
Recipe from Marwan Sabbagh, MD, Director of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
An excellent source of brain-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, this simple salmon dish is packed with nutrition and flavor.
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
1 cup dark molasses (not blackstrap)1⁄4 cup Dijon mustard
4 limes, juiced
8 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided in half)
4 teaspoons peeled, minced fresh ginger
4 (6-ounce) skinless wild salmon fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Build a medium fire on one side of a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill on medium heat.
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While the grill heats, in a small bowl, whisk the molasses, mustard, lime juice, 4 teaspoons olive oil
- and ginger until well combined.
- Lightly brush both sides of the salmon fillets with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Lay the fillets over the fire and cook until grill marks form, about 2 minutes.
- Flip the fillets and move them to the cooler side of the grill (if using a gas grill).
- Generously brush the surface of each fillet with the glaze, cover the grill and cook until the glaze caramelizes, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the fillets to a platter or four serving plates and serve right away.
Nutritional Information:
Calories 580, Total fat 20g, Saturated fat 3.5g, Trans fat 0g, Cholesterol 75mg, Sodium 540mg, Total Carbohydrate 63g, Fiber 0g ,Sugars 60g, Protein 37g