Grilled Salmon

Name: Grilled Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, patted dry; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp mirin; 2 tbsp sake; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Juicy salmon fillets glazed with a savory soy and mirin reduction, grilled over direct heat for a smoky flavor.

20 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

JapaneseDinnerGrillPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

4 salmon fillets, patted dry
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sake
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger over medium heat, simmering for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
2

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and brush the grates with 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
3

Place 4 patted dry salmon fillets flesh-side down on the grates and grill for 4 minutes.
4

Flip the salmon, brush with the glaze, and grill for 3 to 4 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
5

Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Grilled Salmon reach?

For Grilled Salmon, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of sake in Grilled Salmon?

The entry for Grilled Salmon calls for 2 tbsp sake. In its place: Dry sherry or a dry white wine does the same job. For no alcohol, use water or light stock with a few drops of rice vinegar.

Can I use another fish instead of salmon in Grilled Salmon?

Arctic char or steelhead trout cooks the same way. Thinner fillets need a minute or two less, so go by thickness rather than the clock. As written, the entry for Grilled Salmon uses 4 salmon fillets, patted dry.

Does Grilled Salmon contain soy?

Yes: 1/4 cup soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Grilled Salmon keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Grilled Salmon within two hours and eat it within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

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