Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Chili Sauce in 30 minutes

This dish is "disgustingly" healthy plus scrumptiously delicious. It is healthy because salmon as you know, is rich in omega-3 fat acids. And such acids can only be produced by consuming certain foods. These acids are necessary to prevent unwanted inflammation and maintain the well being of our immune and circulatory systems. This dish also have a "wow" factor and so consider serving this as the main course of a dinner party.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
Juice of 1/2 lemon (substitute: 1/8 cup orange juice)
1/4 olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon of chili sauce (buy from Asian grocery stores)
1/4 cup of cilantro leaves (no stems)
1 lb. salmon (cut into 2 equal pieces)

1. In a blender or food processor, blend garlic, shallots, and lemon/orange juice. Add a tablespoon of red wine vinegar if you need your sauce to be more tart.
2. Gradually pour the olive oil into the mixture even as the blend or processor is still working. Blend until oil is just barely incorporated into the mixture.
3. Add sugar, salt, and chili sauce. Blend for just 15 seconds or so.
4. Add cilantro leaves, and blend until the leaves have been chopped up but not pulped.
5. Boil frozen peas until el dente. Rinse, and add to sauce.
6.Grill salmon at medium heat, usually 4-6 minutes on one side, and 3-4 on the other, if you want medium (i.e. the inside is still pink). Add just enough sauce to cover most of the salmon, but not all of it. You will have some extra to use for a salad on another day. Garnish with wedges of lime or lemon and a sprinkling of scallions. Serve the dish with brown or jasmine rice.

Variation: Omit chili sauce and cilantro leaves. Instead, use 1/4 cup of chopped parsley. Also add 1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. You can also mix in some cooked peas into the sauce. This will turn the dish into a "western" one, and now, you can serve it with potatoes and a salad.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes.
Estimated Calories (based on 1/2 lb of salmon and 1/4 of prepared sauce): 250