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Salmon Barbecue, Smoky Dipping Sauce and Gourmet Vegetables
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Salmon Barbecue, Smoky Dipping Sauce and Gourmet Vegetables
4 servings
30 minutes total (Active 30 minutes)
  • Preheat grill; prepare dipping sauce - 5 minutes
  • Begin to microwave vegetables; prepare salmon through step 2 - 10 minutes
  • Complete vegetables, grill salmon, and serve - 15 minutes
  • Salmon Barbecue

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces baby Swiss cheese (⅕ bar)
    • 1 ½ pounds fresh salmon (ask for skin to be removed)
    • ½ cup barbecue sauce
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon roasted garlic

    Steps

    1. Preheat 2-sided tabletop grill. Cut cheese into 8 thin slices.
    2. Cut salmon into 4 portions; then butterfly salmon. (To butterfly, lay salmon flat. Slice through center of salmon, leaving ½-inch uncut to hold top and bottom slices together.) Place cheese inside salmon; fold closed (wash hands). Combine barbecue sauce, olive oil, and garlic in shallow bowl.
    3. Dip bottom of salmon into barbecue mixture; place on grill (wash hands). Spoon remaining barbecue mixture over top of salmon. Close lid and grill 3-4 minutes or until cheese melts and fish is opaque and separates easily with a fork. Serve.

    Smoky Dipping Sauce

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
    • 1 teaspoon roasted garlic
    • 1 green onion

    Steps

    1. Combine all ingredients (except onion) in small bowl.
    2. Chop green onion finely; stir into mixture. Chill until ready to serve.

    Gourmet Vegetables

    Ingredients

    • 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh snipped green beans
    • 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh microwaveable baby carrots
    • ¾ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    • 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt

    Steps

    1. Place beans, carrots, and water in microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH 8 minutes, stirring once, or until vegetables begin to soften.
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Place oil in pan; swirl to coat. Add sesame seeds; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often, or until golden.
    3. Drain vegetables thoroughly and add to pan; sprinkle with seasoned salt. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until vegetables are tender. Serve. (Makes 6 servings.)

    Serving Suggestions

  • Always wash your cutting board and knife in hot, soapy water after handling raw food. This will help prevent foodborne illness.
  • Salmon Barbecue

    Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 470, Total Fat 30g, Chol 115mg, Sodium 580mg, Total Carb 10g, Fiber 0g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 10%, Iron 4%

    Smoky Dipping Sauce

    Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 9g, Chol 5mg, Sodium 230mg, Total Carb 3g, Fiber 0g, Calc 0%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 2%, Iron 0%

    Gourmet Vegetables

    Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 70, Total Fat 3g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 400mg, Total Carb 10g, Fiber 3g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 190%, Vitamin C 20%, Iron 4%