Easy Broiled Salmon Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
340 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Broiled Salmon Recipe
Description
Easy Broiled Salmon Recipe uses a fresh 3-pound salmon side as the main ingredient, seasoned simply with lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, coarse salt, and black pepper. These ingredients prepare the salmon before broiling it skin-side down on a parchment-lined tray. The broiling at about 8-10 inches from the heat source for 8-10 minutes develops a browned surface while cooking the salmon through, with resting time to let the juices redistribute.
The accompanying sauce combines red wine, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, butter, and sliced green onions, heated gently until the butter melts and the flavors blend smoothly. The sauce's acidity and richness complement the natural fattiness of the broiled salmon, and the green onions add freshness. This sauce is served alongside the salmon, with some extra reserved for other uses.
This salmon recipe benefits from careful temperature control and timing to avoid burning while preserving moisture beneath the skin. The skin helps seal in moisture during broiling and peels off easily after cooking. Adjusting the oven rack or broiling time can help if the surface cooks too quickly. The dish is intended to be served immediately after preparation for best texture and flavor.
Make-ahead tips include storing cooked salmon covered in the refrigerator for up to four days or freezing it for up to three months. Reheating can be done in an oven covered with foil or briefly in a microwave. Using Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot is suggested for the red wine component. Medium broiling temperatures around 500°F are ideal for this preparation.
Ingredients
- 3 pound salmon side, fresh
- lemon juice of 1
- 3 garlic finely minced cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 butter unsalted, stick
- ¼ cups green onion sliced
- salt coarse and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper coarse and freshly cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler to 500° or medium.
- Place the salmon skin-side down on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper or foil.
- Evenly squeeze the lemon juice all over the salmon. Rub the finely minced garlic all over the top of the salmon.
- Drizzle the olive oil covering the salmon, then season with salt and pepper.
- Place on a rack about 8-10 inches from the top heating element and broil it for 8-10 minutes or until browned and cooked. Set aside and rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
- In a medium-size bowl, add in the red wine, red wine vinegar, and soy sauce and mix until combined. Save about 1/3 of the mixture for later use.
- Add the remaining 2/3 to a large saute pan and heat over medium heat until hot, about 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the heat to low and whisk in the butter until melted.
- Add green onions to the sauce and serve the salmon with the sauce. There will be plenty of sauce left over to use in other recipes.
Notes
- Cook the salmon immediately after broiling to retain optimal texture and flavor.
- To reheat, cover the salmon with foil and warm in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or microwave for 1.5 minutes until hot.
- Refrigerate cooked salmon covered for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before use.
- Adjust broiling rack position or temperature if the salmon starts to burn; the skin-side down method helps seal moisture.
- Using wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot for the sauce works well.
- Use medium broil or about 500°F, and do not flip the salmon during broiling.
- The skin will peel off easily once the salmon is cooked.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1699mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 958mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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