Salmon with Eggplant Mash and Pomegranate Vinaigrette Recipe

Salmon with Eggplant Mash and Pomegranate Vinaigrette Recipe

  • Salmon and Marinade:
  • 2 cups yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons tandoori spice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets, bones removed
  • Eggplant Mash:
  • 3 eggplants
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable stock
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Pomegranate Vinaigrette:
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons sliced scallions
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Seeds from pomegranate
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  1. Whisk marinade ingredients together. Pour over salmon in shallow baking dish and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  2. Char eggplants in skillet for 30 minutes until soft (outsides should be burned). Set aside to cool.
  3. Remove salmon and dry with paper towel. Spritz preheated grill with nonstick spray and grill salmon until medium, 4 minutes per side.
  4. Meanwhile, scoop out eggplant pulp, chop, and saute in stock with onion and lemon juice until chunky mash forms.
  5. Whisk vinaigrette ingredients together. Place salmon on mash, then top with vinaigrette.
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