Ginger Soy Side of Salmon
A side of salmon varies in size depending on its origins and species. Farmed Atlantic salmon is usually 3 to 3-1/2 lb (1.5 to 1.75 kg), and Pacific salmon varies at fishmongers from 1-1/2 to 3 lb (750 g to 1.5 kg) depending on species. Sockeye is small, while King and Chinook are large.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 246 |
| pro | 24 g |
| total fat | 15 g |
| sat. fat | 3 g |
| carb | 2 g |
| fibre | trace |
| chol | 66 mg |
| sodium | 664 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 2% |
| iron | 5% |
| vit A | 2% |
| vit C | 10% |
| folate | 17% |
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1 side of salmon, about 2 lb (1 kg)
1/4 cup (50 mL) soy sauce
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh mint
2 tbsp (25 mL) grated gingerroot
2 tbsp (25 mL) rice vinegar
1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil
Lemon wedges
Preparation:
Cut salmon crosswise into 6 portions just to but not through skin. Place on platter. In bowl, combine soy sauce, mint, ginger, vinegar and sesame oil; pour over salmon. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Using fish spatula or 2 long spatulas, transfer salmon, skin side down, to greased grill over medium heat. Brush with any remaining marinade. Close lid and grill until fish flakes easily when tested, about 20 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
Using fish spatula or 2 long spatulas, transfer salmon, skin side down, to greased grill over medium heat. Brush with any remaining marinade. Close lid and grill until fish flakes easily when tested, about 20 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
Additional Information
- Variation
Ginger Soy Salmon Fillets: Replace side of salmon with six 6 oz (175 g) fillets. Marinate as above. Grill for 10 minutes.
Source
Get Grilling: Summer 2007
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