CHILI-MARINATED SALMON

Chili-Marinated Salmon image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 3h

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup stemmed parsley
6 Serrano chilies, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
4 6-ounce pieces of salmon fillet
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 red bell pepper, diced small
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 Serrano chili, seeded and chopped
1 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/2 10-ounce package frozen corn, defrosted
1 1/4 cups cooked black beans
1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 fresh tomatillos, husked, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

To make the salmon, puree the parsley, chili, garlic and oil in a food processor. Season the salmon with salt and rub with the puree. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
To make the corn, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add shallots, garlic and chili and saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Add broth and corn, turn heat to high and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans and arrowroot and simmer 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Stir in salt and set aside.
To make the salsa, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium skillet, add onion and garlic and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Cool. Place in a food processor with the tomatillos and puree.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. If desired, place the salmon in a hot smoker for 15 minutes. Place the salmon, smoked or plain, on a baking sheet and roast until just cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Place 1 piece of salmon on each plate; spoon some corn mixture and some salsa beside each piece. Garnish with red pepper and serve.