GRILLED TRANCHE OF SALMON WITH AVOCADO BUTTER AND CORN & LEEK SALAD

GRILLED TRANCHE OF SALMON WITH AVOCADO BUTTER AND CORN & LEEK SALAD image

Categories Fish

Number Of Ingredients 17

Salmon:
2-1/4 lb. fresh salmon fillet, cut on bias in 1-1/2" wide strips, skin on
2 T fresh lemon juice
3 T parsley chopped
1 T chopped chervil
2 T chives
1 T thyme
1 T crushed mixed peppercorns
Salt
Avocado Butter:
1 ripe avocado
8 oz. unsalted butter
2 T lime juice
1 T lemon juice
1/4 oz. worcestershire
salt and pepper as needed
Roasted corn kernels and sauteed leaks as side salad, if desired

Steps:

For the salmon, mix all the herbs and lemon juice together, and marinate the salmon pieces in it for 20-30 minutes. Grill over hot coals until nicely browned on both sides. Peel off skin before serving. Serve on warm corn and leek mixture, and top with avocado butter. For avocado butter: allow butter to soften to room temperature. Mash avocado with fork. Add lemon and lime juices, worcestershire, salt and pepper to taste. Mix into butter with fork or in food processor until smooth. May be served over fish, grilled meats or grilled vegetables. Serves 10.