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Mesquite Salmon Recipe

a useful tip may be gleaned from May/June 2005 BYL regarding wood chips: If using a charcoal grill, add wood chips directly to the coals. If using a gas grill, wrap the chips in a foil pouch; poke several holes in the pouch and place it on the rock grate.

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Mesquite Salmon Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups soaked mesquite wood chips
1 salmon fillet (1-1/2 pounds)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside.
Add wood chips to grill according to manufacturer's directions. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 7 minutes.
Spoon mayonnaise mixture over salmon. Grill 7-10 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (6 ounces) equals 539 calories, 40 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 110 mg cholesterol, 402 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 34 g protein.

Originally published as Mesquite Salmon in Backyard Living June/July 2007, p62