Sunday, May 18, 2014

Grilled Salmon

                                     Makes 8 servings
1/2                     cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2                     cup dry white wine
1/4                     cup lemon juice
About 1/2 teaspoon salt
About 1/4 teaspoon pepper
8                       pieces (about 6 oz. each; max. 1 1/4 in. thick) boned, skinned wild salmon fillet
1/4                   cup (1/8 lb.) butter
Lemon wedges

 
1.            In a large, wide bowl or 9- by 13-inch baking dish, stir brown sugar, wine, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until sugar is dissolved.
2.           Rinse fish and pat dry. Add to marinade and turn to coat. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.
3.           Lift salmon from marinade and transfer to a 12- by 17-inch baking pan. Pour marinade into a 1 1/2- to 2-quart pan over medium-high heat; add butter and stir until butter is melted and mixture is simmering, 4 to 5 minutes.
4.           Lay salmon, skinned side down, on a generously oiled grill over a solid bed of medium-hot coals or medium-high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 3 to 4 seconds). Brush fish generously with the baste; close lid if using a gas grill. Cook until salmon pieces are well browned on the bottom, 3 1/2 to 4 minutes (keep a spray bottle filled with clean water on hand to spritz any flare-ups). With a wide spatula, carefully turn pieces; brush tops with baste and continue to cook, basting often, until the salmon is just opaque but still moist-looking in the center of the thickest part (cut to test), about 5 to 6 minutes longer. Discard any remaining baste.
5.            Transfer salmon to a warm platter or plates and garnish with lemon wedges. Add more salt and pepper to tast

22 comments:

  1. hi nee, so nicely grilled. Havent tried it with brown sugar, it's a new taste for me. Sounds good!

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    1. Hi Lena , try it and you can also use cod . Thanks for stopping by . :)
      PS : Lena I had more than the one piece ... I use the best one ;-D thanks for stopping by ~ Nee

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  2. HI Nee, I have done something similar to this regarding the brown sugar several years ago and it was delicious. Your recipe looks amazing!

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    1. Hi Cheri. I do so think the brown sugar give it the glaze . AA little sugar here , a little wine there makes fish grill nicely . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  3. I just love grilled salmon! Looks really good!

    Have a great week, dear!

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    1. Hi Medeja , you can also use cod . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  4. How yummy! Nee, you are a fantastic cook!

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    1. Hi Nellie , thanks so much , as they say , I been cooking since I was knee-high to a duck ;-D I have 5 brothers and 3 sisters and I am the youngest . Thanks for stopping by :).

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  5. Dear Nee,
    Good afternoon...Salmon is one of my favorite dishes. My mom used to serve it to us when we were growing up. We always had rice and broccoli with it. I think your recipe is simple but yet outstanding! I love that little crispness on top and your flavors of this dish must be delicious. Great job, and perfect for the summer grilling season. Thanks for sharing...Blessings on this nice afternoon...Dottie :)

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    1. Good evening dear Dottie ,
      I too love salmon and you can also use cod in this dish . You can also serve broccoli and rice with this dish and instead of grilling you can cook it in the oven . Put a roasting pan in the oven on the bottom shelf and put a couple tablespoons liquid smoke and you will get the smoky taste .
      The brown sugar and the wine is what gives it the glaze . Thanks for stopping by dear friend and blessing to you ~Nee ;-D.

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    2. Dear Nee,
      Thanks for the tips...you are so thoughtful! Have a good night...dear friend!
      Dottie :)

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  6. Hi Nee,
    Lovely salmon dish! I like it that you marinated the salmon for a couple of hours. The flavours must be really good! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Hi Joyce , marinating makes everything better . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  7. Dear Nee, One of my favorite fishes!! I love salmon and haven't had it in a while.
    This is a classic recipe and delish! Blessings, Catherine xo

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    1. Hi Catherine , Grilling time is fun and relaxing , thanks for stopping by :)

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  8. Hi Nee,

    The next time that you are grilling these salmon, you must let me know in advance... I will try to book my air ticket to visit you :p

    Zoe

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    1. Hi Zoe , you are so sweet , I surely wish that was true , because while here you could teach me some of your baking secrets ;-D thanks for stopping by :)

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  9. Mmmm, salmon. We're getting fresh Alaska salmon now, and it can't be beat. I haven't grilled any yet, but I will. ;-) This is wonderful -- thanks so much.

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    1. Hi John , Alaska salmon id the best and I know you will enjoy . Welcome and thanks for sto[[ing by :) ~Nee

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  10. Me gustó su receta se ve muy delicioso adoro el salmón,abrazos

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  11. It's delicious and you will like the spicy touch of heat. Thanks for stopping by :)

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