Great Grilled Alaska Salmon Side
20 min
INGREDIENTS
- 1 frozen Alaska Salmon side (1.5 to 2.5 pounds)
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil (18-inches wide)
- High-heat cooking spray
- Oil (olive, canola or grapeseed)
SEASONING OR SPREAD OF CHOICE
Asian Seasoning (pictured):
- 2 tablespoons each: white miso, seasoned rice vinegar, slivered fresh ginger, sliced green onions, sliced onions.
- Salt, to taste, just before serving
OR
- 2 tablespoons each white miso and lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon each sesame oil and red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt, to taste, just before serving
Adobo spread:
- Juice of 1 lime half
- 2 tablespoons chopped canned chiles in adobo sauce
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
- Sea salt, to taste, just before serving
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro, just before serving
Mediterranean Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons each; fresh lemon juice and olive oil
- 1 teaspoon each; garlic salt and Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper or chili flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped herbs: choice of fresh dill, parsley, summer savory, chervil or lemon-thyme
- 2 green onions, chopped OR 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Thai Seasoning:
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons Asian chili-garlic sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon each sea salt and brown sugar
Soy-honey Seasoning:
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons wasabi powder OR 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
DIRECTIONS
- Heat grill to medium-high (400°F). Spray-coat dull side of aluminum foil (18-inch wide sheet, cut 4″ longer than salmon side). Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Salmon under cold water; pat dry with paper towel.
- Brush both sides of frozen fish with oil and place on foil (skin side down). Bring long sides of foil together and fold over several times to seal; roll up short ends to form a packet. Place packet, seam side down, onto grill grate and cook 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove packet from grill, open, and add seasoning of choice (below). Crimp loosely to close, and return to grill (seam side up). Cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes, just until fish is opaque throughout.
Adobo Spread
- Squeeze lime juice onto salmon. Blend canned chiles, fresh thyme and brown sugar. Spread over cooked side of salmon; close packet lightly and return to grill and cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes, just until fish is opaque throughout. Season with sea salt and ¼ cup chopped parsley or cilantro just before serving.