Subject: Salmon with Three-Melon Salsa
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Thu Jan 09 2003 - 06:00:45 EST
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FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Jean B. for this one. It's a bit of a journey, but it's
worth it.
Far away in the tropical waters of the Caribbean, two prawns were
swimming around in the sea - one was called Justin and the other was
called Christian. The prawns were constantly being harassed and
threatened by sharks that patrolled the area. Finally one day, Justin
said to Christian, "I'm bored and frustrated at being a prawn, I wish
I was a shark, then I wouldn't have any worries about being eaten."
As Justin had his mind firmly on becoming a predator, a mysterious cod
appears and says, "Your wish is granted," and lo and behold, Justin
turned into a shark. Horrified, Christian immediately swam away,
afraid of being eaten by his old mate.
Time went on and Justin found himself becoming bored and lonely as a
shark. All his old mates simply swam away whenever he came close to
them. Justin didn't realize that his new menacing appearance was the
cause of his sad plight. While out swimming alone one day he sees the
mysterious cod again and can't believe his luck. Justin figured that
the fish could change him back into a prawn.
He begs the cod to change him back so, lo and behold; he is turned
back into a prawn. With tears of joy in his tiny little eyes, Justin
swam back to his friends and bought them all a cocktail.
Looking around the gathering at the reef, he searched for his old pal.
"Where's Christian?" he asked. "He's at home, distraught that his
best friend changed sides to the enemy and became a shark," came the
reply.
Eager to put things right again and end the mutual pain and torture,
he set off to Christian's house. As he opened the coral gate the
memories came flooding back.
He banged on the door and shouted, "It's me, Justin, your old friend,
come out and see me again."
Christian replied "No way man, you'll eat me. You're a shark, the
enemy and I'll not be tricked."
Justin cried back "No, I'm not. That was the old me. I've changed.
I've found Cod, I'm a prawn again, Christian."
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TODAY'S RECIPE
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This dish could be made with any steak fish such as turbot or
halibut, but I like salmon. It's easy to find just about everywhere,
relatively inexpensive (as fish goes these days), and it's high in
Omega-3 fatty acids.
Salmon with Three-Melon Salsa
3/4 cup (180 ml) each: diced cantaloupe (muskmelon),
watermelon, and honeydew melon, or any ripe fresh
melons in season
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped red onion
2 Tbs (30 ml) fresh lime juice
2 Tbs (30 ml) chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
1 Tbs (15 ml) chopped jalapeno pepper, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4-6 salmon steaks
Combine all ingredients except the salmon in a non-reactive bowl and
allow to sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or refrigerate
overnight. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and grill over hot
coals or under a preheated broiler for about 4 minutes per side. Top
with salsa at room temperature and serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.
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