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LIGHT & LOCAL |
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You can always tell when Joe Lee is at the Honolulu Club by his great hearty laughter. He's probably joking around with his buddies, who hang out at the racquetball courts. They usually talk about their game and sports.
Joe loves to meet with old and new friends to talk story. I am sure the racquetball guys want to know what techniques he used to win the U.S. Open Men's 55 in Memphis last year.
He grew up in Georgia and joined the Army at 18. After serving for 21 years, he is now working for the feds at Schofield Barracks. He also owns a small car dealership in Hawai'i. Joe has a commitment to contributing to the growth and development of the youth in his community, and to this end he has sponsored youth church groups at events such as bowling. He enjoys working out and cooking healthy food. He shared a favorite recipe with me.
I tested his dish on my boyfriend, and he really enjoyed it. Not only is it nutritious, with omega-3 fatty acids, but it is easy to make. This salmon recipe comes just in time, when friends return from Alaska with their prized wild salmon. Unlike farm-raised salmon, wild salmon is free from antibiotics and pesticides.
BARBECUE ROASTED SALMON
Combine the pineapple juice, lemon juice and lemon zest and salmon in a zip-closure plastic bag, seal and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Remove fish from the bag and discard marinade. Combine sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt and cinnamon in a bowl. Rub over the fish and place in a 7-by-11-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake for 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges.
Serves 4.
Want a local recipe lightened up? Write Light & Local, Taste Section, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; or taste@honoluluadvertiser.com. Carol Devenot is a Kaimuki-raised kama'aina, teacher and recipe consultant, and author of "Island Light Cuisine" (Blue Sea Publishing, paper, 2003). Learn more at www.islandlightcuisine.com.
