Description
Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon is a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that combines the natural richness of wild Alaska salmon with a sweet-spicy marinade, perfect for summer grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 (4 ounce) Alaska salmon fillets, skin-on
- ½ cup peanut oil
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 3 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and salt until well combined.
- Add the chopped green onions and stir to incorporate. Set aside ¼ cup of the marinade for basting during grilling.
- Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry. Place the salmon in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, pour the remaining marinade over them, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to 2 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F), oil the grates well. Remove the salmon from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and place skin-side down on the grill.
- Grill for 4-5 minutes with the lid closed, then carefully baste with the reserved marinade.
- Continue grilling for another 3-4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove from the grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Keep salmon moist by not overcooking: aim for an internal temperature of 130-135°F for medium doneness.
- If the marinade starts to burn, move the fish to a cooler part of the grill.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a 275°F oven for 10-15 minutes or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 23
- Cholesterol: N/A