Grilled Salmon with Wasabi Cucumber sauce

Grilled Salmon with Wasabi Cucumber Sauce

This is a comfort food with a light, spicy twist. You will enjoy this in the cooler part of the day.

You don’t have to use purple potatoes, but slightly coloured potatoes brings a bit of colour therapy to the plate. 🙂

Ingredients – per serving

225 gms (8 ozs) Salmon Fillets
85 gms (3 ozs) Purple Potatoes
85 gms (3 ozs) Asparagus Spears – frozen can be used
30 gms (1 oz) Wasabi Cucumber Sauce

Method

1. Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil grate.
2. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
3. Place skin side up, cook for approximately 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Purple Mashed Potatoes:

1. Wash and quarter purple potatoes length wise.
2. Cover potatoes with water, bring to a boil and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Drain water from potatoes and add work milk and butter.
3. Mash to desired consistency.
4. Season to taste.
5. Place mashed potatoes on plate, salmon on top.
6. Serve with steamed asparagus and drizzle Wasabi Cucumber Sauce over grilled salmon.