Ingredients

  • 4 x Green New Mexican chilies or possibly:
  • 1/2 sm Green bell pepper plus:
  • 2 x Jalapenos
  • 2 tsp Minced scallions, including green tops
  • 2 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp. Green peppercorns in brine, liquid removed
  • 2 tsp All-purpose white flour
  • 1/2 c. Dry white wine
  • 1/4 c. Skim lowfat milk
  • 1 Tbsp. Warm-pepper sauce, preferably habanero chili sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh dill
  • 4 x Salmon steaks, 6 ounce each

Method

  • Note: In place of the fresh chilies, you can use canned green ones, that don't need to be roasted and peeled.
  • Drain them well.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • On a foil-lined baking sheet, broil peppers for 7 to 8 min, or possibly till blackened, turning once.
  • Place in a paper bag and set aside till cooled.
  • Remove skin, stems and seeds.
  • Chop finely.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, saute/fry scallions in oil for 2 min till softened.
  • Add in green peppercorns and saute/fry for 2 min more.
  • Add in flour and cook for 2 min, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in wine and lowfat milk and blend well.
  • Add in chilies, warm-pepper sauce and dill.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer about 5 min, or possibly till the sauce has been reduced and thickened.
  • Broil salmon for 3 to 4 min on each side, or possibly till fish flesh is opaque.
  • Remove the skin from the steaks before serving.
  • Place some of the sauce on a plate and place the salmon on top of it.
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