Moist Broiled Salmon

Moist Broiled Salmon
by Chef Edward Brown, eightyone restaurant

View a print ready page. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 ½ Lbs. Boneless, skinless salmon, cut into 4 equal portions 1 ½ Tbls. Olive Oil 8 ea. 1/8 inch slices, red or white onion   Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper   Preparation: 1.  Pre-heat Broiler to medium high and place rack approx. 10 inches from heat source. 2.  Season fish with Salt & Pepper and lightly brush with half the oil. 3.  Place 2 slices onion shingled over each portion, season again and brush remaining oil. 4. Place under broiler and cook approx. 12 to 15 minutes until done, should be slightly rosy in center….the onions will caramelize, if they get too dark cover lightly with foil to shield the direct heat.     Optional accompaniment: 2 ea Ripe Beefsteak tomatoes, cored, split, seeded, cut into ¾ inch dice 2 Tbls. Lite-Soy Sauce 1 Tbls. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp. Fresh Lemon Juice 12 ea. Basil Leaves, torn 9 ea. Mint Leaves, torn   Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper       Combine all ingredients 15 minutes before using, serve with fish.

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