Green Chile Salmon

4 Green New Mexican chilies
2 tsp Chopped scallions, including green tops
2 tsp Vegetable oil
3 Tbsp Green peppercorns in brine, drained
2 tsp All-purpose white flour
1/2 c Dry white wine
1/4 c Skim milk
1 Tbsp Hot-pepper sauce (preferably habanero chili sauce
1 Tbsp Chopped fresh dill
4 Salmon steaks, 6 oz each

Note: In place of the fresh chilies, you can use
canned green ones, which do not need to be roasted and
peeled. Drain them well.

Note: Can be substituted for chilies
1/2 sm Green bell pepper plus:
2 Jalapenos


Preheat broiler. On a foil-lined baking sheet, broil peppers for 7 to 8 minutes, or until blackened, turning once. Place in a paper bag and set aside until cooled. Remove skin, stems and seeds. Chop finely.

In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, saute scallions in oil for 2 minutes until softened. Add green peppercorns and saute for 2 minutes more. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in wine and milk and blend well. Add chilies, hot-pepper sauce and dill. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer about 5 minutes, or until the sauce has been reduced and thickened.

Broil salmon for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until 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.

(Recipe: Stephen Ceideburg)

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