Food Networks’ Asian Grilled Salmon
With the Lenten season coming around the corner, you can never go wrong with a delicious cooked salmon recipe. That’s exactly why we search high and low to find some of the best seafood recipes and how we came across this gem from the food network.
The best part about this Asian inspired salmon recipe is that it only takes 30 minutes total to prepare AND cook. So, whether you are looking for a quick meal to make on a busy weeknight or just not up to going all out on the weekend, you will have to give this method a try- not to mention, most of the ingredients you will already have in your kitchen!
Ingredients
- 1 side fresh salmon, boned but skin on (about 3 pounds)
For the marinade:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons good soy sauce
- 6 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Directions
Light charcoal briquettes in a grill and brush the grilling rack with oil to keep the salmon from sticking.
While the grill is heating, lay the salmon skin side down on a cutting board and cut it crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Whisk together the mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle half of the marinade onto the salmon and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
Place the salmon skin side down on the hot grill; discard the marinade the fish was sitting in. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Turn carefully with a wide spatula and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes. The salmon will be slightly raw in the center, but don’t worry; it will keep cooking as it sits.
Transfer the fish to a flat plate, skin side down, and spoon the reserved marinade on top. Allow the fish to rest for 10 minutes. Remove the skin and serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.