ORIENTAL SALMON ROLL-UPS
1 (11 oz.) can Mandarin oranges 1 (14 3/4 oz.) can Alaska salmon, drained and flaked 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, divided use 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp. bottled minced garlic) 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 8 large lettuce leaves 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
Drain oranges, reserving 2 tbsp. liquid. Chop enough oranges to equal 1/2 cup; reserve remaining oranges for garnish.
Place salmon in a medium bowl. Add green onions, peanut butter, 1 tbsp. soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, lemon peel and ginger; mix well.
Spoon a scant 1/3 cup filling in center of each lettuce leaf. Roll up; secure with wooden picks.
TO MAKE THE DIPPING SAUCE: In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, reserved mandarin orange liquid and vinegar; mix well.
TO SERVE: Arrange salmon rolls and dipping sauce on serving platter; garnish with reserved oranges.
This recipe was one of six winners of the "LUV SAMN SO MUCH" recipe contest.
Makes 8 appetizer or 4 luncheon size servings From: Lisa Hill of New York City, New York Source: the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute |