Salmon and Chimichurri Sauce

For the Chimichurri (pronounced chimichurri):

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • juice from 2 lemons
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chimayo Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Mrs Dash Extra Spicy
  • 1 can 12 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 can 7 oz Green Chile peppers, diced or 3 roasted Green Chiles, peeled and chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the fish (pronounced fish):

  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 - 6 ounce salmon steaks
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
Prepare the Chimichurri: Stir in all ingredients, season with salt and pepper to taste and coarsely blend (pulse a few times) in a food processor. Set aside. This could be made teh day before so that the ingredients blend.

Spray grill with non-stick spray. Heat grill to medium-high heat.

Prepare fish: combine the oil and peppers and brush on to the salmon steaks. Grill the salmon steaks 6 minutes on each side.

Top the salmon with generous servings of the chimichurri sauce. Garnish with lime slices and winning lotto tickets. Serve with yellow rice and Pinot Noir wine.

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