Black Honey Salmon Skewers & Citrus-Clove Rice

Description

These salmon skewers are great for a light dinner or appetizer.

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4 Servings24 oz salmon fillet2 cups short grain rice2 cups water1/2 cup honey1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup olive oil2 lemons1 lime1 TBS whole cloves1 TBS black sesame seeds2 tsp roasted garlic (minced)cheesecloth12 bamboo skewers

Preparation

For Citrus-Clove Rice:
Slice citrus zest off in large pieces. 

Mix zest with cloves and form a satchel using the cheesecloth. 

Rinse rice until water runs clear.

Combine equal parts rice and water along with zest-clove satchel in a pot and bring to a boil.

Cover pot and decrease heat to low.

Cook for 15 minutes then remove from heat. Discard satchel.

Slowly add 1 tsp of minced garlic and juice from citrus to rice and fan while mixing, as you would sushi rice

Serve.

For Black Honey:
Combine honey and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan.

Reduce over low heat until mixture is once again the consistency of honey.

Cool and serve.

For Salmon Skewers:
Soak bamboo skewers for 30 minutes.

Cut salmon fillet into 1 inch cubes.

Pour olive oil, black sesame seeds, 1 tsp minced garlic and 1/4 cup black honey over salmon cubes. 

Thread salmon cubes onto skewers.

Cook salmon on grill or under a broiler until firm. 

Remove from heat and serve.

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Reviews

1/08/13

wilsfresh says:

I used buckwheat honey for this recipe because it is already darker than most honey and it has a nutty, earthy flavor that contrasts nicely with the fish- a more subtle interpretation of the surf and turf concept. Your comment has me very interested in trying different types of honey. I must admit my exposure to different varieties of honey is limited. I have previously only tried buckwheat and clover honey.

1/08/13

TracyLewis says:

Is there a particular type of honey you would recommend using? Personally, I've been using Nazarene wildflower honey for most of my cooking and it has been amazing, but I wanted to know what other honeys people use.
If anyone is interested, the honey I buy comes from Holy Food Imports (www.holyfoodimports.com)

1/08/13

Jaylene1 says:

omg looks sooo goood. :D

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