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Salmon with Wilted Chard, Grilled Pineapple, and Mole
Sauce
The Aztecs gave the world chocolate. While we usually associate
it with dessert, chocolate is used throughout Mexico to make the rich
and sensual sauce called mole (MOH-leh). Here salmon, supported by
the contracting sweetness of the grilled pineapple and onions, stands
up to the sauces intensity.
For the mole:
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1 |
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tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
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6 |
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whole cloves garlic, peeled |
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1 |
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cup chopped red onions |
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4 |
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medium dried Ancho chilies |
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6 |
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sun-dried tomatoes |
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1 |
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tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar |
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3 |
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cups chicken stock |
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3 |
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whole cloves |
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1 |
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teaspoon cinnamon |
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1/2 |
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teaspoon ground allspice |
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2 |
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slices white bread, cubed |
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1/4 |
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cup dried cherries |
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1/4 |
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cup dried currents |
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1/4 |
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cup dried apricots |
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2 |
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ounces unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped |
For the rub:
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1 |
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tablespoon black peppercorns |
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2 |
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teaspoons fennel seeds |
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1 |
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teaspoon ground cumin |
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1 |
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teaspoon ground cinnamon |
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3 |
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tablespoons dark chili powder |
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1 |
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tablespoon course salt |
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6 |
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salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, skinned |
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6 |
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slices red onion, about 1/2-inch thick |
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6 |
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slices fresh pineapple, about 1-inch thick, cored |
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Olive oil spray |
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1 |
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tablespoon olive oil |
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1/4 |
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cup sliced red onion |
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1 |
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bunch Swiss chard, cleaned and chopped |
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1 |
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tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
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Coarse salt |
First, make the mole: In a heavy-bottom 2-quart saucepan, heat the
olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the garlic, turning every minute
until evenly browned. Add the onions, chilies, and tomatoes. Continue
to sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until the chilies and tomatoes are
softened.
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the vegetables, then add the chicken
stock, cloves, cinnamon, allspice, bread, cherries, currents, and apricots.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat,
cover, and allow mixture to steep for 30 minutes.
In a blender, purée the mixture and strain, pressing on the
solids to extract all the liquid. Return the strained sauce to the saucepan
and whisk in the chocolate. If sauce is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons
of water to attain desired consistency. Set aside and keep warm.
Next, make the rub: Using a mortar and pestle, crush the peppercorns
and the fennel seeds. Blend in the cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, and
salt. Liberally coat each fillet with the rub, reserving some for the
pineapple and onions, then spray each fillet with olive oil. Spray the
onion and pineapple slices with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with the
remaining rub.
Place the salmon fillets and onions over Direct Medium heat for 10
minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time, or until the salmon
is opaque and flesh flakes easily with a fork and the onions are nicely
caramelized. Grill the pineapple over Direct Medium heat for 4 minutes,
turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove salmon, onions, and
pineapple from grill and keep warm.
Next, prepare the chard: In a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over
medium heat. Sauté the onion slices until just translucent, about
5 minutes. Add the chard and continue sautéing until chard is
wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add in the vinegar, toss lightly, and season
with salt to taste.
To serve, arrange the wilted chard and sautéed onions in the
center of each plate and place a grilled pineapple slice on top. Set
a grilled salmon fillet on the pineapple. Garnish the dish with the grilled
onion slices and the mole.
Makes 6 servings.
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