This menu was created by critically acclaimed Chef Cecil Griffin better known as Chef Cecil G, as we lamented late night as to what to feed his wife and my friend Lisa. This meal is sophisticated, yet simple and inexpensive. It’s perfect for a date night or couples night where you want to eat out, but is broke as hell. We made this exact meal on a Saturday night and it was THE BOMB. The ladies loved it, and suggested that it could easily be sold in at a high end restaurant. This is why I feel it would be a perfect date or couples night menu option–so we’re running with it! Be careful to watch the grill to prevent overcooking or burning the salmon and chicken. That happens a lot. Nobody likes dry ass Salmon. At times, grill usage can be difficult. The recipes are found below with detailed instructions. Oh, make sure you make a rice and veggie of your choice to accompany this meal. You honestly don’t need any more vegetables if you want; just add more spinach to the quinoa.
Serena William’s Grilled Salmon
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons Tony’s Cajun Spice (recommended)
12 ounce salmon filet
4 tablespoons of coconut oil
Brush each side of the salmon with coconut oil
In medium sized bowl mix together sugar and Cajun spice
Place layer of brown sugar Cajun mix on the show side of salmon
Place salmon on pre heated grill seasoned side down
Once salmon has caramelized and marked on one side, turn and finish on grill
Note: You will know if the salmon is cooked because you will see little white bubbles coming from the fish. Remove from grill and squeeze lime and serve
Fat Albert’s Green Curry Quinoa Mango Salad
1 cup red quinoa
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
½ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup green curry sauce
2 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup diced mango
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (no stems or seeds)
¼ sliced red onion
2 cups fresh spinach
Water as needed
Pre heat a medium sized saucer pan on medium-high heat
Add coconut oil to the pan
Once oil is heated, add chopped garlic and chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes
Add quinoa to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes. You should smell a nutty aroma
Add coconut milk and green curry sauce to the pan along with salt and pepper to taste
Lower heat to simmer and cover for 20 minutes
Once quinoa is cooked, stir in spinach, mango, cilantro and red onion
JJ’s Mango BBQ Chicken Wings
3 lbs chicken wings
1 cup chopped fresh mango
1 cup barbeque sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
3 tablespoon Cajun spice
¼ cup coconut oil
2 limes
1 cup sliced red onion
½ cup chopped cilantro
Pre heat oven at 375 degrees
Season chicken with coconut oil and Cajun spice
Place chicken on pre heated grill and turn so that chicken is marked on all sides
Remove chicken from grill and place in a roasting pan
To make the sauce, add mango, squeezed lime juice, onion, cilantro, sugar, and barbeque sauce to a blender and blend until smooth
Toss the sauce, chicken, cilantro, sliced onions and one cup of water within the roasting pan
Cover pan with foil
Place pan in oven and cook for 30 minute and serve
Looks so good!!