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Salted Grilled Salmon

Classic Japanese style grilled salmon cooked skin side up under a hot broiler until crispy and flaky. Served with freshly grated daikon and lemon for a bright, savory finish.

30 minEasyServes 2280 cal/serving

JapaneseDinnerOvenPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbKetoHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 skin-on salmon fillets
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 cup daikon radish, grated
  • 1 lemon, wedged

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sprinkle 1 tsp coarse sea salt evenly over both sides of the 2 skin-on salmon fillets and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Pat the skin-on salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove all surface water.

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil.

  4. 4

    Place the skin-on salmon fillets skin side up on the baking sheet and broil 7 to 10 minutes until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Plate immediately with 1/4 cup grated daikon radish and 1 wedged lemon on the side.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Salted Grilled Salmon reach?

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

Why pat it dry first in Salted Grilled Salmon?

Step 2 reads: "Pat the skin-on salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove all surface water." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 2 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Can I use another fish instead of salmon in Salted 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 Salted Grilled Salmon uses 2 skin-on salmon fillets.

Is Salted Grilled Salmon low-carb?

A serving of Salted Grilled Salmon carries 0 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 0 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 0 percent.

Does Salted Grilled Salmon contain fish?

Yes: 2 skin-on salmon fillets. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Salted Grilled Salmon?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 34 g of protein in about 280 calories, alongside 0 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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