Grilled Salmon with Pureed Relish of Tomato and Mint
Region: Italy
Category: Seafood-Grilled
Season: Summer
Difficulty: Easy but special equipment needed

The grilled salmon gets a treatment of salsa cruda, or a raw sauce made of tomato, garlic and mint that can be made quickly in a food processor, which whips it into a froth very quickly.  Serve the sauce on the side or spooned on top of the salmon. 

[photo: Clifford A. Wright]

Yield: Makes 4 servings
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

6 ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and drained of water

1/2 cup loosely-packed fresh mint leaves

2 garlic cloves

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, in 4 pieces

1. Preheat a gas grill on high for 20 minutes or preheat a broiler or prepare a charcoal fire.

2. Place the tomatoes, mint leaves, garlic, and olive oil in the food processor and run until the salsa is frothy, 30 to 45 seconds.  Season with salt and pepper and stir.

3. Season the salmon with oil, salt, and pepper on both sides and place skin side down on the grill.  After 4 to 5 minutes, flip with a spatula and grill for another 3 to 5 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.  Serve immediately with the salsa.

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Posted: 12/31/2006