Urban Dictionary says beastly means something that is totally friggin awesome. Dude: Way to be beastly by going up those stairs with your broken leg! Trust me, this salmon is like a beast. You'll have to fight your man off after serving this.
Marinade for 1 hr. with the following if you have the time - otherwise, go right to the Salsa
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp spicy mustard
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
Dash of cayenne pepper
2 lbs. salmon fillet, abt. 1 in. thick
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salsa Topping
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno, or serrano chile, minced
2 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp. olive oil
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, diced (abt. 1 cup)
salt and pepper to taste
4 6-oz. salmon filets
Preparation
Brush salmon with olive oil
Grill or broil for 5 min. per side
Spoon salsa over salmon, the heat from the fish will heat the salsa.
Wine Pairing Suggestion: Pinot Gris, a medium bodied white wine, rich and fruity.
Sides:
I like to bake fresh asparagus for a side. Simply drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake 15 min. at 400 degrees. Don't forget to offer some hot buns!
Care must be taken here. If you choose to get rowdy and both marinade and top with salsa, he may be chasing you around the table afterwards, so make sure the kids are tucked away beforehand. :)
If you're in a real hurry, you can use Mango Salsa w/Red Pepper and Cilantro, by Italian Rose, from Sam's Club. It's delish!
-melinda
