Tequila Summer Salmon on Field Greens
Fish:
1/2 cup Avión Silver Tequila or Tequila of your choice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup Cointreau Liqueur
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 (8 ounce) wild salmon steaks or fillets
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (use parsley, oregano or basil if you don’t care for cilantro)
1 pound mixed field greens
Mix together all ingredients, except salmon, field greens, and dressing in large flat dish. Add salmon to marinade; turn several times to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (or longer), turning salmon over after an hour.
Grill salmon on oiled hot grill, turning several times during cooking, about 6 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Can be served warm or chilled on a bed of mixed field greens, topped with dressing, (see recipe below).
Dressing:
1/4 cup Roses Lime Juice
1/2 cup honey
2 cups virgin olive oil
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 gloves fresh garlic
1 tsp. dry mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Makes 6 servings