Salmon with Olive Vinaigrette

By caligma

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup pitted nicoise olives
• 1/4 teaspoon chile de arbol powder or cayenne pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 6 oz. salmon fillets

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the olive oil, vinegar, olives, chile de arbol powder, garlic, mustard and honey in a blender until smooth,. Season with salt and black pepper.

Place the salmon in a small baking dish, pour 1/2 cup of the olive vinaigrette on top and marinate 15 minutes.
Preheat a grill to high or place a grill pan over high heat.

Remove the salmon from the marinade:season with salt and black pepper. Grill 3 to 4 minutes per side, brushing with the remaining vinaigrette every 2 minutes.