Happy News Now! Chef Stevie's Salmon Recipes

Here are the summer salmon recipes from "The Balanced Plate with Chef Stevie" on KCMJ's Happy News  8/21/15

BBQ SALMON
4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets

2 tablespoons  olive oil

1⁄4 cup  molasses

1⁄2 cup  tomato paste

1 tablespoon  soy cause or tamari

2 tablespoons lime  juice

2 teaspoons minced ginger

1⁄8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons chili powder 
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Preheat grill to medium high, rub salmon filets with oil and season with salt and pepper.
2. Combine remaining ingredients.
3. Grill salmon for 5-8 minutes per side, basting with BBQ glaze, until salmon is cooked through.
4. Serve immediately, drizzled with any leftover sauce

SALMON BURGERS
 (16 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked  
2 eggs
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley                                                     
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion            
1 stalk celery, finely chopped                                         
1/4 cup  dry bread crumbs or almond meal                                                     
2 tablespoons lemon juice     
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried dill                                                
1/2 teaspoon dried basil             
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil              

      In a medium bowl, mix together the salmon, eggs, parsley, onion, celery, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, sauce, herbs. Form into 6 firmly packed patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the patties, and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until nicely browned.