Sweet Smokey Grilled Bacon Wrapped Salmon

• 4 slices thick cut bacon apple wood smoked
• 4 wild salmon steaks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 cup apple jelly
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 lemon wedges for garnish
• 4 cups mixed greens

Preheat grill to 325 degrees or medium low setting. Soak bamboo skewers for ten minutes in a long flat glass or metal pan. Wrap bacon around sides of salmon steaks then secure bacon to sides of salmon with bamboo skewers by spearing skewers through midsection of steaks. Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning on both sides of salmon, then drizzle olive oil on both sides. In a small mixing bowl, combine apple jelly, green onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and black pepper. Place salmon steaks on grill rack. Using a cooking brush, baste salmon with apple jelly mixture on each side. Continue to baste and turn salmon making sure salmon is glazed, bacon is crispy, and salmon is not browning too quickly. Cook each side about five minutes or until salmon is flaky yet firm. Serve on a bed of mixed greens with lemon wedges. Sprinkle with more fresh ground black pepper, if desired.

A romantic spring time backyard barbecue for two can easily be achieved by cutting this recipe in half.