Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in South Florida Family Events and Recipes

This Memorial Day weekend, we honor the sacrifices of service members and their families. Here are some recipes to add to your grill as you spend the weekend with loved ones.

  • Grilled Honey Salmon

Ingredients

  • 6 salmon select fillets

  • Honey for basting

    For the marinade:

  • 1 cup low sodium soy sauce

  • 4 cloves of garlic

  • 2 Tbsp Mirin

  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar

  • 1/2 chopped white onion

Preparation

  • Place all ingredients for marinade in a blender and blend until smooth.

  • Pour blended marinade over salmon fillets in a zip lock bag; move fillets around until all are well-coated and place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

  • On outdoor grill, lay foil on grate so the salmon doesn’t fall through. Place salmon on foil and cook for about 6 minutes, turning salmon at half way point of cooking time.

  • Baste salmon with honey and grill for another 2 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.

  • Serve with your favorite side salad or rice.

  • Grilled Pineapple

Ingredients

  • 1 can of pineapple spears or rings with juice reserved

  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar

  • Cinnamon, to taste

  • Non-Stick cooking spray

  • Whipped cream (optional)

Preparation

  • Combine pineapple spears/rings with reserved juice, brown sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl and stir until well-mixed/coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours.

  • Spray the pineapple with non-stick cooking spray and place on grill. Cook until a nice glaze forms.

  • Serve with whipped cream or enjoy as a tasty dessert on its own.

  • Pineapple Sunset Sparkler

Ingredients

  • 4 oz pineapple juice

  • Splash of grenadine

  • 3 oz sparkling water or citrus soda if you prefer sweeter

  • Mint for garnish 

Preparation

  • Add splash of grenadine to serving glass, followed by pineapple juice and sparkling beverage.

  • Add mint for garnish and toast to a wonderful life.

Have fun and enjoy!