Fast Salmon with a Ginger Glaze

This glaze is really wonderful on salmon, but equally delicious on swordfish, halibut, tuna, or any other firm, full-flavored fish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 377 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• salt to taste
• ⅓ cup cold water
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
• ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 4 (8 ounce) fresh salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Season salmon fillets with salt.

Step 3

Place salmon on the preheated grill; cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 4

Combine water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chile paste, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 5

Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer until barely thickened, about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Sprinkle basil on top of salmon; spoon glaze over basil.