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Grilled Salmon with Black Beans with Piment D'Espelette Mayonnaise & Spring Vegetable and Quinoa Pilaf

From: bonapetit.com SERVES 4

1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves; 2 pressed, 3 minced
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt plus additional for seasoning
6 7-ounce salmon fillets with skin
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons (scant) chopped jalapeño chiles with seeds
2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly ground black pepper
Non stick vegetable oil spray
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for garnish
Piment d'Espelette Mayonnaise (see below)

Whisk 1/3 cup olive oil, pressed garlic, lemon peel, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt in small bowl. Place fish, skin side down, in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Brush marinade over top and sides of fish. Cover; chill at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, tomatoes, chiles, and minced garlic. Sauté until vegetables are just soft, about 5 minutes. Mix in black beans and cumin. Reduce heat to medium and cook until flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead; let stand at room temperature.

Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange fish, skin side up, on rack; spray skin. Grill fish 4 to 5 minutes; turn over. Grill until fish is just opaque in center, about 3 minutes longer, depending on thickness.

Rewarm beans with 1/4 cup water over medium heat; mix in chopped cilantro. Place 1/2 cup beans on each plate; top with fish and dollop of Piment d'Espelette Mayonnaise; garnish with cilantro leaves.

Piment D'Espelette Mayonnaise

From: bonapetit.com Makes 1 cup

1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Sherry wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon piment d'Espelette*
Coarse sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Combine shallot, lemon juice, vinegar, and lime peel in medium bowl. Cover; let stand 30 minutes. Whisk in mayonnaise and piment d'Espelette. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill 2 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

Spring Vegetable and Quinoa Pilaf

From: bonapetit.com SERVES 4

1 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt plus additional for seasoning
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 3 times
6 baby golden beets, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces orange bell peppers
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces red bell peppers
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces trimmed baby zucchini (about 6 ounces)
Freshly ground black pepper
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

Bring broth and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to boil in medium saucepan; add quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Cover and reserve.

Meanwhile, bring 1 1/4 cups water to boil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add beets. Cover and cook until beets are tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover; cook until any water in skillet evaporates. Increase heat to medium-high. Add olive oil and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add all bell peppers, asparagus, and zucchini. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Sauté until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add cooked quinoa, green onions, and parsley to vegetables in skillet; toss to combine. Season with sea salt and pepper.