Description
Ina Garten’s Asian Grilled Salmon brings elegant Pacific flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. Soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil create a perfect marinade that elevates this classic fish dish, promising a restaurant-quality meal you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 side fresh salmon, boned but skin on (about 3 pounds / 1.36 kilograms)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
Oils:
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the grill by coating the rack with oil and igniting charcoal briquettes to create a non-stick surface for the salmon.
- Divide the salmon fillet into four equal portions by first cutting it lengthwise and then crosswise while the grill heats up.
- Create a flavorful marinade by whisking together minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and whole grain mustard in a small mixing bowl.
- Coat the salmon pieces thoroughly with half of the prepared marinade, allowing them to marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Position the salmon fillets on the hot grill, skin side down, discarding the used marinade to prevent cross-contamination.
- Grill the salmon for 4 to 5 minutes (depending on the thickness of the fillet), carefully monitoring the cooking process to prevent overcooking.
- Flip the salmon once using a wide spatula and continue grilling for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, understanding that the center might remain slightly translucent.
- Drizzle the reserved marinade over the grilled salmon and transfer the fillets to a clean serving plate, maintaining the skin-side down orientation.
- Allow the salmon to rest for 10 minutes, which helps the fish complete its cooking process and retain moisture.
- Serve the salmon at your preferred temperature – hot, room temperature, or slightly chilled, remembering to remove the skin before eating.
Notes
- Catch the freshest wild-caught salmon from local markets or sustainable fisheries for the best flavor and texture.
- Customize the marinade with your favorite herbs like dill, thyme, or rosemary to add personal flair and depth.
- Check salmon’s doneness by gently pressing the thickest part – it should flake easily and appear opaque throughout.
- Select high-quality olive oil with a robust flavor to enhance the marinade’s overall taste profile.
- Master the grill temperature to ensure perfectly cooked salmon without drying out the delicate fish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg