Description
Ina Garten’s Asian Grilled Salmon recipe delivers bold Pacific Northwest flavors with minimal ingredients. Sesame, soy, and ginger create an elegant marinade that makes salmon shine for dinner guests you’ll surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 side fresh salmon, boned but skin on (about 1.3 kg / 3 lbs)
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Ignite charcoal or set gas grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F). Lightly oil grill rack to prevent salmon from sticking.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk Dijon mustard, low-sodium soy sauce, extra virgin olive oil, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Salmon Preparation: Slice salmon fillet into 4 uniform portions. Coat pieces with half the marinade, allowing flavors to infuse for 8-12 minutes at room temperature.
- Initial Grilling: Place salmon skin-side down on preheated grates. Cook 4-5 minutes without moving to develop distinctive grill marks. Discard initial marinade to prevent contamination.
- Finishing Cooking: Carefully flip salmon using a sturdy spatula. Grill an additional 3-4 minutes until fish reaches medium-rare (internal temperature 125°F), maintaining a slightly translucent center.
- Serving: Transfer grilled salmon to a serving plate. Drizzle reserved marinade over the top for enhanced flavor. Allow to rest 8-10 minutes to redistribute moisture and relax proteins.
- Final Presentation: Remove skin before serving. Enjoy salmon warm, at room temperature, or chilled, savoring the complex Asian-inspired marinade and perfectly grilled texture.
Notes
- Marinade Magic: Reserve half the marinade for drizzling after grilling to intensify flavor without risking bacterial contamination from raw fish contact.
- Grill Temperature Precision: Maintain medium-high heat (375-400°F) to achieve perfect sear and prevent salmon from sticking or falling apart during cooking.
- Resting Ritual: Allow salmon to rest 8-10 minutes after grilling, which helps redistribute juices and ensures tender, moist meat with optimal texture.
- Doneness Detection: Look for slightly translucent center and internal temperature of 125°F for medium-rare salmon that remains succulent and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 39 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 60 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg