Saturday, August 2, 2008

Spicy Salmon Wraps

Serves 6 - 8  Prep Time 15 minutes Cook time 15 minutes

12 oz Salmon 
2 t sesame oil
1/2 t five spice powder
1/4 t salt
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 T lime juice
1 T soy sauce
1 t grated fresh ginger
1 - 2 T chili paste
1/4 cup cola
1/2 cup julienne carrots
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup julienne sweet red peppers
1/2 cup julienne snow peas
6 - 8 lettuce leaves, trimmed

Preheat broiler.  Place salmon on spray coated broiling pan, skin side down and broil 5 inched from heat source for about 5 minutes.  Remove from oven and drain any excess liquid.  Set oven to 375.  Spread sesame oil over salmon; rub 5 spice and salt onto fish.  Place in oven and bake an additional 5 minutes.  Cook jut until opaque.  Remove skin and break into pieces.  In a food processor or blender, combine peanut butter, hoisin, lime, soy, ginger and chili.  Stir in cola until it reaches a sauce consistency.  In a medium bowl, combine vegetables (except lettuce)and 2 T of peanut butter sauce, tossing to coat. Gently add salmon.  To serve place mixture on lettuce leaves and drizzle with additional sauce.




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