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I love salmon, and it's so good for you too!  Here is a recipe for a sophisticated salmon kebab sure to be a hit at any barbecue.

SALMON KEBABS

Serves 2

Ingredients:

4 skewers, wooden or bamboo                         1 c. cooked jasmine rice

1/2 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1 1/2"      2 Tb. olive oil

4 green onions, white and light green parts       1/2 tsp. salt

    cut into 1 1/2" pieces                                 1/2 tsp. pepper

4 asparagus spears, cut into 1 1/2" pieces         4 Tb. basalmic vinaigrette, recipe below

Directions:  Presoak the skewers in water for 15-20 minutes.  Heat grill to med-high heat or 350 degrees.  Place salmon, green onions and asparagus in a bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper.  Thread the three ingredients alternating the greens and fish as shown in the picture.  Place skewers on the grill and cook 3 minutes on each side.  Meanwhile, prepare plate by placing the cooked rice in the middle.  Lay kebabs on top of rice and then drizzle with the basalmic vinaigrette - recipe - whisk together 2 Tb. each olive oil and basalmic vinegar and 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning.