Grilled Teriyaki Salmon

I really enjoy most any seafood and salmon is one of the most readily available where I live, at something close to a reasonable price.  I can get it fresh or frozen, most any time.  I also have a preference for Asian flavored foods and this simple recipe combines the Asian taste with the enjoyment of salmon.

INGREDIENTS
4 Fillets of Salmon (Fresh or Thawed from frozen)
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Soy Sauce
1 Clove Fresh Garlic (Chopped and Minced)
1 Teaspoon Fresh Ginger (Chopped and Minced)
1 Teaspoon Cornstarch
1 Lemon for Serving

PREPARE MARINADE
Mix brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger in a bowl.  Make sure the brown sugar is completely dissolved and ingredients are well combined.  Transfer the marinade into a plastic ziplock bag, large enough to hold the salmon fillets.

Rinse the salmon fillets and pat them dry.  Add them to the marinade, making sure the marinade thoroughly coats the fish fillets.  Place the bag with the salmon fillets in the refrigerator, leaving them there for at least 20 minutes.  Turn the bag once or twice to make sure the marinade thoroughly saturates the fish.

COOKING
You may cook the salmon fillets on either a an outdoor grill or the oven broiler.  I have used both.  Save the marinade to be used when serving.    When cooking, use medium heat.  Place the fish on the broiler pan or grill skin side down.  Fish is very easy to overcook, so watch the salmon fillets closely!!!  When the flesh is flaky, the fish is cooked and ready. The skin will easily remove from the fish when it's properly cooked.

SERVING
Teriyaki grilled salmon goes very well with steamed rice.  As a suggestion, place the salmon fillet on top of a bed of steamed rice.  Put the saved marinade into a small saucepan and mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water in a separate container.  Heat the marinade and when it starts to boil, stir in the cornstarch/water mix.  Stir well until boiling, then remove from heat.  Pour marinade over salmon and bed of steamed rice.  Lemon wedges may be served on the side, if desired.  Enjoy!!

I hope you enjoy the taste of Teriyaki salmon and if you do, please feel free to share the recipe with friends and family.  It's another healthy meal alternative and easy to prepare.  If you have questions, feel free to contact me at: stan.kain@gmail.com    You may also enjoy many of the other recipes I share on my recipe blog.