Salmon, Shrimp and Figs Are Great

Ok, so I don't have any pictures of this meal yet, but it was easy to make and I'd make it again anytime for lunch or dinner.

You start with a salmon fillet (recently I've bought my salmon from Costco; it's not bad). You marinate it 1/2 hour with olive oil and lime, and cover it with salt, pepper, garlic and dill. Let it warm up on the counter a bit before grilling.

Take peeled large shrimp (I used Trader Joe's brand) and marinate 1/2 hour with sake, lime, salt, pepper, chili flakes, cayenne pepper. Slide the shrimp on skewers. Let them warm up a bit.

Take fresh figs and slice in half; set aside.

Heat the grill to high (some like the fish on a medium heat with no charring. I like my fish slightly charred). Cook salmon with lid closed for about 3 minutes. The fish should lift from the grill without breaking apart. Once the fish is to this point, flip it.

When you've flipped the fish, add the shrimp skewers. Grill them a bit on one side, then flip them. Make sure they are not thoroughly white, which means they are overcooked. They should be pink colored with a slight translucent appearance - and still plump.

Place the figs on the grill to heat thoroughly.

By the time the shrimp is done (2-3 minutes), the fish and figs should be done.

Arrange everything on a plate and top fish with thinly sliced red onions and bits of gorgonzola. Enjoy!

~ Brock