This refreshing herb has a distinctive flavor that adds a refreshing flavor to food or beverages. So if you want a hint of mint for your next meal, try these uniquely delicious recipes that use mint:
mint salmon
What do you need:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch of fresh mint, stems removed
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, stems removed
- 1 lemon, sliced thin
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. melted butter
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Sprigs of mint to decorate
Arrange the salmon fillets on a flat plate. Set aside. Combine mint leaves, parsley leaves, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender and process until the mixture becomes a smooth paste. Cover the salmon with the paste and marinate for 10 minutes. When done, remove the fish from the marinade and discard the excess. Cook fillets on a preheated grill over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Brush salmon with melted butter and top with lemon wedges and mint sprigs before serving.
Chicken Pasta with Mint and Thyme
What do you need:
- 2 cups whole wheat spaghetti, cooked
- 1/2 kilo boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips and cooked
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup of dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 1/2 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon. olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken broth and white wine and cook until the volume is reduced by half. Add the mint, thyme, lemon zest, heavy cream, honey, and salt and cook until the mixture is reduced by half again. Add cooked chicken and pasta. Toss to coat and cook for 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Pork strips with tomato and mint
What do you need:
- 4 boneless pork loin chops, cut into strips and cooked
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- Ground black pepper to taste
Place the cooked pork on a flat plate. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Mix until ingredients are well blended. Add the tomatoes and mint. To mix over cooked pork and serve.
Cook these delicious mint recipes at home and enjoy a relaxing and refreshing meal!
