This recipes comes from Dancer and Graphic artist Martin James. Martin, who originally comes from New Zealand, is now living with his wife and children in Copenhagen as he is currently principal Dancer with The Royal Danish Ballet. You will be able to find out more about Martin when his Biography page is published.

Being so gifted it seems unfair that Martin should also be talented in the kitchen as well but he has agreed to share some of his recipes with us which is great news.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light soy sauce
4 Salmon steaks
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Green ginger sauce:
1/2 cup parsley
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup olive oil
1 hard cooked egg
1/2 cup chives, chopped rough
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
Black pepper, ground

Green Sauce:

• Place the parsley, chives, capers and onion in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Process only until finely chopped.

• Add the olive oil, lime juice and egg. Purée until smooth.

• Add ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.

Salmon steaks:

• Combine the soy sauce and sugar.

• Brush each salmon steak with the soy sauce mixture.

• Barbecue (grill) on a solid plate (griddle), turning occasionally until the salmon is cooked.

• Serve hot with the Green ginger sauce.

Serves 4

Martin James