Broiled Salmon with Garlic and Mint Sauce

I had some leftover mint in my fridge, so I considered mojitos.  Then it started to rain and the unwritten rule is that mojitos should only be consumed on a warm, sunny day.  Okay, so that's just MY unwritten rule, but it seems logical, right?  Besides, I didn't think that giving my kids mojitos for dinner would go over very well with child services.

I pulled out my trusty Bon Appetit cookbook and it came through for me yet again.  Actually, the recipe in the BA book was for grilled red snapper with this sauce, but I thought it would work beautifully with salmon...or trout or tilapia or shrimp or chicken...you get the picture.

Preheat the broiler.  Alternatively, preheat the barbecue to medium-high heat.  Pour 1/2 cup olive oil into a medium bowl.


Mince 8 garlic cloves and add them to the olive oil.


Add 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar and 4 tsp chopped fresh mint.


Add 2 tsp kosher salt and 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.


Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lay 4 salmon fillets on the foil.


Brush the salmon on both sides with a generous amount of the mint mixture.


Broil the salmon for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is just opaque inside. As the salmon cooks, brush frequently with the mint mixture.

From my Pesto-Parmesan Salmon recipe:
Tip for checking the salmon: Stick a small paring knife in the center of salmon for 10 seconds. When you take it out, gently place the blade (the flat part - let's avoid the lawsuits, people) against your upper lip. If it's hot, the salmon is done.

Serve over rice or couscous.

Here are more savory recipes looking for mint:

bitchincamero's Garlic & Mint Shrimp

weheartfood's Vietnamese Lime & Mint Chicken

cookstr's Lamb Steaks with Mint Pesto

Broiled Salmon with Garlic and Mint Sauce

1/2 cup olive oil

8 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

4 tsp minced fresh mint

2 tsp kosher salt

2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

4 fillets of salmon (6- to 7- ounces each)

Preheat the broiler.  Alternatively, preheat the barbecue to medium-high heat.  Pour olive oil into a medium bowl.  Add the garlic, balsamic vinegar, fresh mint, salt, and pepper.  Whisk well.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lay the salmon fillets on the foil.  Brush the salmon on both sides with a generous amount of the mint mixture.  Broil the salmon for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is just opaque inside. As the salmon cooks, brush frequently with the mint mixture.

Serve over rice or couscous.

Serves 4.

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