BC Salmon or Pacific Halibut in a Vibrant Spicy Sauce
1/4 c Chopped fresh cilantro
Fish Recipes, Salmon and Halibut Fishing the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Ucluelet, Tofino, BC, British Columbia, Canada, 38 Foot Luxury Yacht
3 tb Chopped fresh ginger
2 tb Coarsely chopped garlic
2 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and
Coarsely chopped
3 tb Lime juice
1 tb Vegetable oil, preferably organic Canola oil
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Turmeric
1 1/4 lb Salmon or halibut fillet, cut into 2-by-2-inch pieces
Using a food processor or a mortar and pestle, grind cilantro, ginger, garlic and jalapenos until blended into a smooth paste, adding a little water if necessary. Add lime juice, oil, salt, and turmeric and mix well.
Transfer to a shallow glass or ceramic dish, add the fish pieces and toss in this marinade, making sure each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 5-10 min.
Coat the bottom of a large nonstick skillet with 3-4 T of the marinade. Transfer the fish to the skillet and cover with the remaining marinade. Cover the skillet and place over medium-low heat. Cook gently until the interior of the fish is opaque, 5-10 min. (Cooking time will vary with the thickness of the fillet.)
