BLAZIN' JALAPENO - BASIL GLAZED SALMON SCALLOPS

BLAZIN' JALAPENO - BASIL GLAZED SALMON SCALLOPS image

Categories Fish Pasta Quick & Easy Grill/Barbecue

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce( recipe follows
2&1/2 pounds fresh skinless salmon fillets, each about 1&1/2 inches thick
Rub
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoons kosher or regular salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup red jalapeno pepper jelly
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1(10 oz) package plain couscous
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
Garnish; Basil sprigs and or lime wedges, if desired

Steps:

1) Prepare Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce,(recipe below).Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 2) Prepare Salmon Scallops. Rinse fish and pat dry. Cut thickest parts of salmon fillet into rounds using a 1&1/2 to 2-inch round metal cookie cutter,(16-20 scallops). Place in large glass bowL,(freeze remaining salmon pieces for a later use). 3) Prepare the Rub. Combine oil,garlic,chili powder,salt, cumin and cayenne pepper in small bowl. Spoon rub evenly over salmon scallops gently rubbing with your fingers until well coated. Evenly thread salmon scallops through their sides onto each of 4-12 inch long metal or bamboo skewers,(if using bamboo,soak for 30 minutes in cold water). Let stand 30 minutes or overnight, if desired)). 4) Prepare Jalapeno-Basil Glaze. In small saucepan combine pepper jelly,basil, and lime juice. Cook and stir over low heat until jelly melted. Remove from heat. 5) Prepare couscous according to back of package directions. 6)If using charcoal grill, grill skewers on greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 8-12 minutes or until salmon scallops are opaque, turning once and brushing occasionally with some of the sauce. If using gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust for indirect cooking. Grill as above. *To serve: Reheat glaze mixture. Divide warm couscous evenly between 4 large serving plates.Top couscous with a salmon skewer.Drizzle some of the remaining glaze over all.Artfully top with a dolop of creamy cilantro-lime sauce. Top each with a scatter of chopped yellow bell pepper.Garnish with fresh basil sprigs and or lime wedges for spritzing, if desired. Makes 4 servings. Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce. In small bowl,combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise,1/4 cup sour cream,1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves and 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice.