Salmon with Poblano and Persimmon

How to make Cedar Plank Salmon,

Here is one of those 30 minute meals that is not only healthy but delicious. You don’t need a lot of ingredients and the results are amazing! This is a great go to recipe as well if you want to wow your guests and leaving them wanting more. This was one I served the family over the holiday break when everyone wants something good to eat without sacrificing their waistline. A few people commented that it was one of the best pieces of salmon they had ever eaten. Always great to hear that from anyone who prepares food for others. Hee is the recipe I hope you enjoy it! Here is what you need for the salmon.

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb of salmon (belly or fillet) cut into 4 oz pieces

1 tsp of cumin seed

1 tbsp of coriander seed

1 dried ancho chili

4 tbsp of masa harina

salt to taste

Poblano sauce

4 roasted poblanos peeled and de-seeded

1/2 bunch of cilantro

1/4 cup of roasted pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup of mayo or veganaise

1 lime juiced

salt to taste

Persimmon Avocado Relish

1 avocado small diced

1 fuyu persimmon small diced

1/4 red onion small diced

1/4 english cucumber small diced

2 jalapenos de-seeded and small diced

1 lime

3 tbsp of chopped cilantro

salt to taste

Hearts of butter lettuce

Recipe Instructions

How to make Persimmon relish,

Place all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Season with lime and salt. Mix well and adjust the seasoning if need be.

How to make Poblano Sauce,

Roast the poblano peppers until they are completely charred either on your grill, broiler, or directly on top of a gas burner. Then place in a bowl and cover with plastic for 10 minutes. Then peel and deseed the poblanos. Place them in a vitamix with the rest of the ingredients. Puree until smooth, season with salt and set aside.

How to Cook Salmon with Cedar plank wood

For the Salmon,

Lightly drizzle a cedar plank board with olive oil. Also lightly drizzle your salmon with oil as well. Season both sides of the salmon with salt. Then in a spice grinder add cumin seed, coriander seed, and ancho chile. Grind up until fairly coarse. Then pour into a small bowl and add the masa harina to it and mix well. Then take a spoonful of the masa spice mix and pour over top of each portion of salmon. Then place the salmon on the cedar planks with spiced side up (looking towards you) Then place the salmon in a 350 degree preheated oven for 5-7 minutes.

To Finish,

Place a spoonful of sauce down in the middle of the plate. Then take a piece of salmon and place on top of the poblano sauce. Take relish and add a quenelle of it on top of the salmon. Dress your butter greens with a little olive oil and place next to the fish. Serve an enjoy!