Asian Glazed Salmon with Arugula Orange Salad
Summer Solstice
The longest day of the year, Sunday, June 21st
At around 9:30 pm, the sun gently touches the crystal blue waters of Lake Michigan, casting a million hues of orange and pink over the horizon. When the sunsets, it doesn’t mean we’ll be in the dark. We still get to enjoy the warm glow till ten o’clock at night.
On this evening, and the evenings surrounding it, I love to be outside on my deck soaking in the beautiful warm summer rays. It’s the perfect time to have a late night dinner outside whether it’s on your deck, boat or campsite.
When it comes to a late night dinner on the deck, I want to be on the deck not in the kitchen. So this menu was designed to let you enjoy that long awaited warm summer glow. The only cooking you’ll be doing is grilling outside!
Menu:
Manchego Cheese Tray
Asian Glazed Salmon with Arugula Orange Salad
Green Bean & Jarlsberg Salad (recipe listed separately)
Cia Bella Vanilla Gelato with Chocolate Bark, Strawberries & Kiwi
Asian Glazed Salmon with Arugula Orange Salad
Ingredients
Marinade For Salmon
- 1 cup Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Corn Starch
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dry Sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 garlic clove chopped
Grilling The Salmon
- 2 lb Salmon
Arugula Orange Salad
- 1/2 lb Arugula
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Top Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- Coarse Sea Salt
- 2 Oranges peeled & sliced
Instructions
Marinade For Salmon
- Puree the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
Grilling The Salmon
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees (slightly over medium heat). Lightly oil a sheet of heavy duty foil. Place salmon onto the foil. Fold edges up so that sauce will not drip. Place fish on grill and pour ½ the sauce over the fish. Grill (covered) until fish is just cooked through, basting frequently with remaining sauce. Keep some water on the side. If the sauce starts to darken on the bottom, add some water to prevent burning. Grill for about 20 minutes. *You can either grill the salmon filet whole or in individual 6 ounces pieces. *This recipe can be done in an oven, as well. 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
- *You can either grill the salmon filet whole or in individual 6 ounces pieces. *This recipe can be done in an oven, as well. 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
Arugula & Orange Salad
- Place arugula on each dinner plate. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and olive oil. Season with fresh ground pepper and sea salt. Lay the cooked salmon on top of the arugula salad. Garnish with sliced oranges.
Manchego Cheese Tray
- Here’s a simple but tasty cheese tray. Three varieties of Manchego Cheese (Kalamata Olive, Smoked & Rosemary) with a Greek Olive Medley.
Cia Bella Gelato with Chocolate & Fruit
- Ciao Bella Madagascar Vanilla Gelato with BarkThins Dark Chocolate Almond, Strawberries & Kiwi
