Whole Foods Firecracker Salmon Recipes

FIRECRACKER SALMON

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced ginger, olive oil, soy sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, red chili flakes and sriracha to combine.
• Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika. Add salmon fillets to the marinade, turning each to evenly coat in the sauce.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight (if time allows).
• Preheat oven to 370°F (190°C). Heat an oven proof skillet over medium heat with a small drizzle of oil.
• Sear salmon for 2-3 minutes on both sides, undisturbed, to get nice crust. (You may need to sear in batches depending on the size of your skillet.)Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining salmon.
• Return all salmon fillets to the skillet. Alternatively, transfer to baking dish.Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.Serve warm with chopped chives.

FIRECRACKER GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the salmon; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain salmon, discarding marinade in bag. Place salmon skin side down on a greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with remaining marinade.

FIRECRACKER GRILLED ALASKA SALMON

Steps:

• Place salmon filets in a medium, nonporous glass dish. In a separate medium bowl, combine the peanut oil, soy sauce, vinegar, green onions, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, sesame oil and salt. Whisk together well, and pour over the fish. Cover and marinate the fish in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
• Prepare an outdoor grill with coals about 5 inches from the grate, and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill the fillets 5 inches from coals for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at the thickest part, or until fish just flakes with a fork. Turn over halfway through cooking.

FIRECRACKER SALMON

Steps:

• Combine 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 of the jalapeno pepper, garlic, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a mini food processor or small blender jar; blend until smooth.
• Place salmon fillets in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade on top, seal, and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Remove from refrigerator and let the bag sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Remove salmon from marinade and pat dry. Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet and season with additional salt and pepper. Slice remaining jalapeno pepper thinly and place on top of salmon.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Brush 2 teaspoons maple syrup onto the fillets and return to the hot oven. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

FIRECRACKER SALMON STEAKS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, chili sauce, sugar, garlic, parsley and seasonings. , 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 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with sauce.

WHOLE FOODS FIRECRACKER SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together peanut oil, vinegar, green onions, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, chile flakes and garlic. Arrange salmon fillets in a wide, shallow dish and pour marinade over them to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. Prepare a grill for medium heat cooking. Using a grill brush, brush the grill grates with canola oil. Remove salmon from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Arrange salmon and peppers on the grill grates. Grill salmon, flipping once, until fish is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, about 8 to 10 minutes. (Alternatively, wrap each fillet in foil to form a packet and grill for 20 to 25 minutes.) Grill peppers, flipping frequently until soft and evenly charred, about 8 minutes. Slice and scatter over the top of grilled salmon and serve.

FIRECRACKER SALMON OAMC

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients except filets in medium bowl.
• Place filets in a glass baking dish, cover with marinade, cover, and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
• OR: Place filets in freezer bags (either all in one, or separately for individual servings) with marinade; if using separate bags, divide marinade equally.
• Place bags in freezer (remove from freezer the day before serving day and thaw in refrigerator).
• Prepare outdoor grill with coals about 5 inches from grate; oil or spray grate lightly.
• Grill 10 minutes per inch of thickness, turning halfway through cooking.
• NOTE: I substitute olive oil for the peanut oil, and then bake or broil the filets (olive oil does not stand up well to the intense heat of an outdoor grill).

FIRECRACKER GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients except salmon. Place 6 6 oz salmon fillets in a gallon-sized resealable bag and pour marinade over. (reserve 1/4 cup for glaze).
• Seal and allow to marinate in refrigerator 30 minute.
• Remove salmon from marinade and discard marinade. Grill salmon on a hot grill 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Baste with reserved marinade while grilling.