Lemon Grilled Salmon with Caramelized Cauliflower and Herb Salad Recipe

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Lemon Grilled Salmon with Caramelized Cauliflower and Herb Salad
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Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup sea salt
  • 1 cup cane sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp meyer lemon zest
  • 2 salmon fillets approximately 12 to 14 oz each
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chicken glaze , recipe follows
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup chives cut in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup carrot tops cut in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp regular lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp reserved chopped cauliflower

Directions:

  1. Salmon:
  2. Combine the salt, sugar and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Combine both lemon zests and coat the salmon fillets with the zest. Pour a thin layer of salt/sugar mixture on a cookie sheet limed with parchment. Place the salmon fillets on the salt/sugar mix. Pour the remaining mixture over the salmon. Allow to sit refrigerated for 2-1/2 hours. Rub the cure off the salmon using dry paper towels. Do not rinse. Split the salmon fillets in half horizontally. Grill the salmon, turning once, until cooked to desired doneness
  3. Cauliflower:
  4. Slice the cauliflower into 3/4-inch slices from the top to bottom. Chop any excess cauliflower into 1/4-inch pieces. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over a medium-low flame until hot. Brush the cauliflower slices on one side with grapeseed oil and place in the hot skillet oiled side down. Saute until well browned (approximately 8 minutes). Brush the exposed side of the cauliflower slices and turn over. Saute until well browned. Season with salt and pepper, remove from skillet and keep warm. Add the chopped cauliflower to the skillet and saute with the remaining oil until well browned. Set aside for herb salad
  5. Herb Salad:
  6. Combine the salmon (chicken) glaze and lemon juice in a hand held blender cup. Slowly add the lemon oil, while blending. Season with salt and pepper. Mix the herbs, reserved cauliflower and lemon zest with 2 tablespoons of dressing. Set aside.
  7. To plate: Place equal portions of sliced cauliflower in the center of 4 warm plates. Place a grilled salmon fillet over each cauliflower slice and top with herb salad. Sauce the plate with the remaining salmon dressing. Yield: 4 servings
  8. CHICKEN GLAZE: 2 quarts rich chicken stock
  9. Put chicken stock in a medium sauce pot over a medium low flame. Simmer to reduce until thick enough to lightly coat a spoon. Yield: 1/4 to 1/2 cup
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1371.82 Kcal (5744 kJ)
Calories from fat 522.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58.1g 89%
Cholesterol 297.56mg 99%
Sodium 77568.88mg 3232%
Potassium 5293.58mg 113%
Total Carbs 58.71g 20%
Sugars 18.36g 73%
Dietary Fiber 17.22g 69%
Protein 156.07g 312%
Vitamin C 365.2mg 609%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 7.7mg 43%
Calcium 556.7mg 56%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 81.94 Kcal (343 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.47g 89%
Cholesterol 17.77mg 99%
Sodium 4633.48mg 3232%
Potassium 316.21mg 113%
Total Carbs 3.51g 20%
Sugars 1.1g 73%
Dietary Fiber 1.03g 69%
Protein 9.32g 312%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 609%
Iron 0.5mg 43%
Calcium 33.3mg 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.5
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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