Grilled Asian Salmon Packets Recipes

ASIAN GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• Light charcoal briquettes in a grill and brush the grilling rack with oil to keep the salmon from sticking.
• While the grill is heating, lay the salmon skin side down on a cutting board and cut it crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Whisk together the mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle half of the marinade onto the salmon and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
• Place the salmon skin side down on the hot grill; discard the marinade the fish was sitting in. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Turn carefully with a wide spatula and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes. The salmon will be slightly raw in the center, but don't worry; it will keep cooking as it sits.
• Transfer the fish to a flat plate, skin side down, and spoon the reserved marinade on top. Allow the fish to rest for 10 minutes. Remove the skin and serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

TERIYAKI SALMON FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat or the oven to 425 degrees F.
• If making the Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:
• In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together soy sauce, sweetener, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, thickener (xanthum gum / starch) and water until combined. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Cut four 18 x 12-inch squares of foil* and layout on a flat surface.
• Place one salmon in the middle of each piece of foil and divide the vegetables evenly into each packet, arranging them around the salmon.
• Drizzle the salmon and vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Brush teriyaki sauce on both sides of the salmon and drizzle over vegetables - reserving at least 2 tablespoons for later.
• Fold the foil over the salmon and seal to close off the packets.
• If cooking on the grill
• Place foil packets onto grill and grill for 6 minutes, then flip over and grill for an additional 3-6 minutes (depending on the thickness of the salmon) or until salmon is flaky.
• Remove from the grill and carefully open the foil packets.
• If cooking in the oven Place foil packets on a baking sheet and cook for 12-18 minutes (rotating tray once). Time varies depending on the thickness of the salmon. Remove baking sheet from oven.
• Brush salmon with reserved sauce and top with sesame seeds and green onions (if desired) and serve immediately with quinoa, rice or your favorite side.