Grilled Asian Style Salmon With Cabbage And Mint Slaw 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.

GRILLED ASIAN-STYLE SALMON WITH CABBAGE AND MINT SLAW

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thinly slice enough mint to measure 2 tablespoonfuls. Place in bowl. Whisk in next 4 ingredients. Set dressing aside.
• Place salmon in glass pie dish. Add 4 tablespoons dressing and turn to coat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Marinate salmon 15 minutes. Grill fillets until barely opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, toss sliced cabbage with remaining mint leaves and remaining dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide slaw among 4 plates. Place salmon atop slaw and serve.

GRILLED SALMON TACOS WITH RED CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Prepare the cabbage slaw. Put the cabbage, carrots, and scallions in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the Green yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cilantro, salt, cumin, and smoked paprika to a food processor. Blend it up until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Pour the Greek yogurt sauce over the cabbage mixture and toss everything together. Set aside or put in the fridge while you grill the salmon.
• Heat your grill or grill pan on medium high heat.
• Marinate the salmon in lime juice, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and a generous shake of salt and pepper as the grill heats up. When the grill or grill pan is hot, spray with a little oil and place the salmon skin side up, diagonally on the grates. Cover and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, possibly a little more, depending on the thickness of the fish.
• Flip the salmon and cook skin side down for another 1 to 2 minutes.
• Heat up the corn tortillas directly on the grill, a gas stove burner, or in a cast iron pan.
• Flake the salmon a bit with a fork and put a few pieces on each tortilla.
• Add some slaw, avocado slices, fresh herbs, and a generous squeeze of lime juice.

GLAZED ASIAN-STYLE SALMON FILLET

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill salmon, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-12 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork, basting frequently with glaze.

THAI-STYLE SPICY CABBAGE SLAW WITH MINT AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, sweetener of your choice and red chili flakes to make the dressing.
• Thinly slice and chop enough red and green cabbage to make 3-4 cups of sliced cabbage. Put the cabbage in medium-sized bowl and toss with the dressing. Let the cabbage marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.
• Slice the green onions. Wash and spin dry the mint leaves and cilantro, using a salad spinner or drying with paper towels, then chop enough to make 1/2 cup each chopped mint and cilantro. Coarsely chop peanuts.
• Add the green onion, chopped mint, chopped cilantro and most of the peanuts to the cabbage and toss to combine. Garnish with additional chopped peanuts. Best if served immediately.