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Mesquite Marinade

October 24, 2011 By Delia

Mesquite is a legume plant that is found in the northern part of Mexico. The bean pods can be ground into flour and used for breads to add a sweet taste. As a marinade it gives a sweet smoky flavor to meats.

For best results, marinate the meat for 24 hours in the refrigerator and allow it to cool completely before grilling.

Yields 3 cups

Ingredients:

1 cup olive oil

1 cup rice wine vinegar

1/2 cup red wine

3 tablespoons minced garlic

Juice of 2 lemons or lime

4 tablespoons granulated white sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

 

Place the olive oil, rice wine vinegar and red wine in a small pot. Add the garlic, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.

Next get a piece of mesquite wood soaked in water. Place it over hot coals on the grill. We want the wood to smoke and not flame up. Adjust the heat as needed.

Put the pot beside the wood and allow it to be smoked for 20-30 minutes. If you are using a covered outdoor grill, you may cover it so that the smoke can easily infuse into the marinade.

Add more red wine and lemon juice to adjust the taste. Let it cool completely. Store it in an sealed jar or container and refrigerate until needed.

 

Photo Courtesy Of:  kretyen

Filed Under: Make it Yourself, Recipe Tagged With: marinade, mesquite, Mesquite Marinade

Lime Marinated Salmon

December 15, 2010 By Delia

The fresh Lime juice and Mustard add a great tangy taste to this moist, flaky grilled Salmon. It works well on a range of fish steaks – Tuna, Halibut and Swordfish are all good selections, as long as the fish is firm to touch.

Salmon Steak

For a spicier taste, and different texture, try some Wholegrain Mustard. I used this (by accident) once, and was very pleased with the results – it’s got a bit more of a kick to it, but it’s a case of adjusting the amount of it used (instead of two teaspoons, try using only one). Alternatively, mix different mustards together to get a different taste entirely!

To Serve 4
¼ Cup Fresh Lime Juice
1 tbsp Olive Oil
2tsp Dijon Mustard
¼ tsp Ground Ginger
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
Pinch of Black Pepper
4 Salmon Steaks

1.       Whish the Lime Juice, Olive Oil, Mustard, Ginger, Garlic, Cayenne Pepper and Black Pepper together in a bowl, and pour into a sealable plastic bag. Carefully place the Salmon Steaks in the bag, and make sure that they are well covered.

2.       Refrigerate the bag for an hour to allow the flavours to infuse

3.       Heat a grill to a medium heat, and lightly oil the tray (or pan). Remove the Salmon from the marinade bag, and drip off any excess marinade, which can be discarded.

4.       Grill for five to ten minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the Fish – it should be until the Fish flakes easily with a fork

Photo Courtesy of: WoodleyWonderWorks

Filed Under: For the Grill, From the Heart, Seafood Recipe Tagged With: flakey, flaky, grilled, lime, marinade, marinated, salmon, steak, zesty

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