Marinated Salmon with Ginger Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 9 Idaho Potatoes, each medium size 5⅓ lbs.
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1¼ cup heavy cream 10 oz.
• 10 tablespoons 2% milk 5 oz.
• 10 tablespoons butter 5 oz.
• 1½ teaspoon Chinese red pickled ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste

• 4 cup full-bodied red wine, such as Cabernet or Syrah
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups prunes
• ¼ cup soy sauce 2 oz.
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 oz.
• ¼ cup honey
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup vegetable or olive oil 8 oz.
• 12 salmon filets, 4½ lbs.

• 6 red onions, thinly sliced
• 3 cup red wine
• 3 tablespoons grenadine syrup
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 lbs. fresh whole leaf spinach, washed well
• 6 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Place Idaho® Potatoes, unpeeled, in a saucepan with salt and water to cover.
2. Bring to a boil: then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are soft.
3. Meanwhile, bring cream, milk, butter, ginger, salt and pepper to a boil and keep warm.
4. Peel Idaho Potatoes and put them through a ricer. Strain cream mixture; immediately stir into Idaho Potatoes. Keep warm.

1. Combine all marinade ingredients except oil and salmon in heavy saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Puree marinade in blender until smooth; then add oil. Transfer to steel or plastic container and let cool (do not strain).
3. Reserve 1½ cups marinade; generously coat salmon with remainder.
4. Refrigerate until ready to use.
5. Place onions, wine and grenadine in heavy sauté pan; cook slowly until all liquid is absorbed.

1. Melt butter in large skillet
2. When it’s lightly browned, add spinach and sauté briefly. Toss with onions, half of sesame seeds and dash of salt. Season salmon on both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Preheat grill or non-stick sauté pan.
4. Cook salmon about 3 minutes; turn and brush with reserved marinade.
5. Cook 3 minutes more or until desired doneness.
6. Arrange Idaho® Potatoes and spinach on plates; top with salmon and remaining sesame seeds.

1. Note: If desired, processed Idaho Potatoes may be substituted for fresh potatoes. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.