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Author: Bob and Robin Young Source: "Fork Me - Spoon Me: The Sensual Cookbook", Amy Reiley
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| "Salmon, green tea, ginger, basil and of course, mango - all touted among the world's most potent aphrodisiacs - transform this simple dish into a veritable Viagra salad." ("Fork Me - Spoon Me: The Sensual Cookbook", Amy Reiley, 2005) |
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| Seafood |
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| Ingredients |
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| For the Salmon |
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| 3 sprigs |
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Basil, fresh |
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| 3 sprigs |
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Thyme, fresh |
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| 3 sprigs |
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Cilantro, fresh |
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| 1 med |
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Lemon, juice and zest |
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| 2 T |
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Ginger root, fresh and coarsely chopped |
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| 2 c |
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Green Tea, fresh and brewed strong |
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| 4 4 oz |
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Salmon filets |
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| 1 c |
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Baby greens |
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| For the Sensual Summer Salsa |
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| ¾ |
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Mango, peeled and chopped |
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| 3 ripe |
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Apricots, pitted and chopped |
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| 1 |
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Scallion, thinly sliced |
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| 1 T |
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Cilantro, fresh and chopped |
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| 1 t |
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Lemon zest |
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| 1 T |
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Lemon juice |
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| 1 Tbs |
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Crystallized ginger, minced |
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Salt to taste |
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| For the Salmon |
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Gently tie the basil, thyme and cilantro stems with white cotton string. (Bouquet Garni) |
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In a sauté pan, bring the Bouquet Garni, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh ginger and tea to a simmer. Add the salmon filets and poach for 7 minutes or until opaque. Remove from heat and let salmon cool down slightly in the poaching liquid. |
| For the Sensual Summer Salsa |
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Transfer all ingredients to a bowl. Hand toss the fleshy fruit and season with salt to taste. |
| To Serve |
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Rest each salmon filet on a bed of baby greens. Lubricate with 2 tablespoons of the Sensual Summer Salsa. Enjoy! |
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| Servings: 4 |
| Preparation time: 30 minutes |
| Cooking time: 7 minutes |
| Ready in: 45 minutes |
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