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Firecracker Salmon Steaks Recipe

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Red pepper flakes and cayenne provide the fiery flavor that gives these salmon steaks their name. Basting the fish with the zippy sauce while grilling creates a glossy glaze. —Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas

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Firecracker Salmon Steaks Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 10 20

Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
4 salmon steaks (6 ounces each)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, chili sauce, sugar, garlic, parsley and seasonings.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 373 calories, 17 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 565 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 32 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Firecracker Salmon Steaks in Light & Tasty August/September 2002, p31

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