Asian Candied Salmon Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
276 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Asian Candied Salmon Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by marinating salmon fillets in a blend of soy sauce, liquid smoke, and brown sugar, which tenderizes the fish and imparts a sweet and smoky flavor. After marinating for at least an hour, the salmon is grilled, with brown sugar sprinkled on top partway through cooking to enhance the candied glaze. Fresh ginger is julienned and pan-fried in hot oil until light brown and crispy, adding a lively spice and texture when placed over the cooked salmon.
The grilling finishes the salmon quickly to retain juiciness beneath the caramelized exterior. This dish is suitable for a main course and can be served as is or alongside steamed rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon with or without skin, fillets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/3 cup brown sugar + a little extra for sprinkling
- 4 inch ginger fresh, piece
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil for frying (vegetable, peanut, or coconut, generic cooking oil
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Place the salmon in baking dish with the soy sauce, liquid smoke, and brown sugar. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour—but you could marinate overnight. Flip once. When ready to use, preheat the grill or an iron skillet to high heat.
- Peel the ginger and cut into thin (julienne) strips. Heat a small skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. When the oil is hot, drop the ginger in and pan-fry for 1-2 minutes, moving with a spatula, until they are light brown. Remove from the pan and drain on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt.
- Carefully brush the grill with vegetable oil. (You could also use grill spray.) Pepper the salmon and place it on the grill, top-side-down. Cook 3 minutes. Flip, then carefully sprinkle the tops with a little extra brown sugar and grill for another 3-5 minutes—until just cooked through. Serve warm with fried ginger on top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 870mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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