Baked Lemon Salmon & Crispy BBQ Chickpeas

Living a bbq lifestyle doesn’t have to be unhealthy. I love how our pellet grills double over as both grill and outdoor oven. There is just something about cooking outside that makes me happy. 

Salmon and White Wine Butter Caper Sauce, roasted crispy chickpeas and glazed carrots.

BAKED LEMON SALMON WITH BUTTER CAPER GLAZE

Make a quick and easy dinner with fresh salmon on the grill. 

Healthy BBQ recipes are possible with a Pit Boss Grill.

WHAT YOU NEED:

•  4 3-4oz salmon filets

•  1 lemon

•  1 TBSP Olive Oil 

•  1 tsp Dried Oregano

•  Salt & Pepper to taste 

•  2 Tbsp Butter

•  3 Tbsp capers

•  2 Tbsp white wine 

HOW TO MAKE IT:

1. In a bowl juice the lemon and combine with the oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix and place in a shallow pan with the salmon meat side down to marinate. Place it in the fridge for at least a half hour. Leave no more than 4 hours.

2. Preheat your grill or oven to 375F. Bake salmon 20-30 minutes or until it reaches 145F internal temperature.

3. While the salmon bakes on the grill in a small sauce pan Combine white wine, butter and capers. Simmer on low for a few minutes.

4. When the salmon reaches temperature plate and glaze with the butter caper glaze. 

ROASTED BBQ CHICK PEAS

Roasted chick peas (garbanzo beans) are a tasty snack but also make a great side dish.

Chick peas are a great source of nutrients and are a budget friendly protein. These tiny beans also help keep you feeling fuller longer. 

When making this snack/side on the smoker I like to smoke them at 200F for the first hour then increase the heat to 400F to roast them crispy. 

ROASTED CRISPY BBQ CHICKPEAS

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1 can chick peas (garbanzo beans) drained 

• 1 TBSP Olive Oil or Coconut Oil

• 1 TBSP BBQ Rub of your choice

HOW TO MAKE THEM:

1. In a bowl combine the chick peas, oil and rub or spice blend. And spead the beans onto a baking sheet.

2. Preheat your smoker to 200F. 

3. Smoke the chick peas for 1 hour. 

4. Increase the grill temp to 400F and roast the chick peas for 20-30 minutes or until you reach the desired crispiness.  

5. Cook time will vary based on grill, moisture and other factors.

6. If you don’t eat them as fast as I do, store in an air tight container and they will keep for a few days.

Crispy BBQ Chickpeas

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