Salmon steaks marinated in a delectable maple syrup, mint
and lime marinade. Serve with rocket pesto to make a mouth-watering
main meal.
Recipe Information:
- Serves: 4
- Salmon Portion: Fresh Salmon, Steaks
- Course: Main
- Cooking Method: Grill
- Preparation Time: Less then 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 x 175g (6oz) Tartan Quality Mark salmon steaks
- salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or clear honey
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped mint
- juice of 1 lime
For the rocket pesto:
- 1 large handful rocket leaves
- touch of olive oil
- 50g / 2oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp pine kernels
- 3 cloves garlic
Method:
- In a shallow dish, combine seasoning, syrup or honey, mint and the juice from half the lime. Add the salmon and marinade for 10-15 minutes.
- Pre heat the grill to a high heat. Lift salmon from marinade allowing
excess to drip off and grill for approximately 5-8 minutes depending on
thickness of salmon. Brush the salmon occasionally with the marinade. - To make the pesto, put all the ingredients into a food processor and
pound into a paste. Serve the salmon with the rocket pesto alongside a
chicory and cucumber salad.