A tasty piece of fish on a potato-and-dill salad and asparagus, served up alongside a tomato, charred corn and avocado salad.
Directions for: Planked Salmon, Potato Salad with Sea Asparagus and Fiddleheads
Ingredients
Planked Salmon1 cedar plank, soaked for 2-3 hours or overnight
4 Tbsp (60 mL) maple syrup
4 limes, zested and juiced
2 Tbsp ginger, minced
2 Tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
4 (4 oz/114 g) centre-cut salmon fillets
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1 lime, sliced into rounds
Potato Salad with Sea Asparagus and Fiddleheads3 lb(s) (1.3 kg) fingerling potatoes
1 cup (250 mL) fiddleheads
2 Tbsp (30 mL) sea asparagus (or capers)
2 Tbsp (30 mL) mayonnaise
2 Tbsp (30 mL) sour cream
2 Tbsp (30 mL) grainy mustard
1 Tbsp (15 mL) dill, chopped
1 Tbsp (15 mL) parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp (15 mL) white vinegar
1 Tbsp (15 mL) dill pickle, chopped
2 tsp (10 mL) salt
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Tomato Charred Corn and Avocado Salad2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
2 ripe avocados, sliced
2 corn on the cob, charred and kernels removed
3 cups (750 mL) arugula
2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Planked Salmon1. Preheat grill to medium.
2. Mix, maple syrup, lime juice, zest, ginger and soy sauce in a bowl and whisk.
3. Place salmon on cedar plank, season with salt and brush generously with maple mixture.
4. Arrange a few slices of lime on top for garnish and grill the plank with a lid on the BBQ for 10 minutes. The flesh should still give a little and be served at a medium temperature.
Potato Salad with Sea Asparagus and Fiddleheads1. Slice the potatoes and boil in lightly salted water until soft, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and cool in the fridge.
2. Blanch the fiddleheads and the sea asparagus, set aside.
3. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, herbs, vinegar, pickle, salt and pepper into a mixing bowl. Lightly toss.
4. Once the potatoes are chilled, add to the bowl of dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Tomato Charred Corn and Avocado Salad1. Arrange a few slices of heirloom tomato with sliced avocado, charred corn and arugula on a plate. Lightly dress with olive oil, salt and pepper and serve.
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