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Firecracker Grilled Salmon Recipe

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Let this sensational salmon perk up dinner tonight. With a super-flavorful glaze that kicks you right in the taste buds, this dish is anything but boring! —Melissa Rogers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Firecracker Grilled Salmon Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

20 5 25

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first ten 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 and discard marinade.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on 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. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 fillet equals 306 calories, 18 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 85 mg cholesterol, 367 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Firecracker Grilled Salmon in Healthy Cooking February/March 2011, p35

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Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2012 by JCV4

Just used a pinch of the red pepper flakes as we don't like things too spicy. The flavors are great, especially being cooked on the grill. Thanks for the recipe!

Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2012 by I'm The Maid

Quick & Easy recipe. Very tasty!

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2012 by NotMyGuitar

Hands down a keeper recipe! My husband was not a big fan of salmon until I introduced him to this recipe... now he has a mini-celebration when I tell him it's on deck for dinner. Very quick, healthy (delicious too!), and light on labor, I'd strongly suggest anyone to give this recipe a go.

Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2011 by mangolamont

Great! Did it on a cedar plank on the BBQ, turned out awesome!

Reviewed on Jul. 09, 2011 by auds1102

This ones a keeper! Light and healthy with tons of flavor! Even my kids cleaned their plates!

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2011 by justmbeth

To be honest, this is the best salmon recipe I have ever made, other than the Spicy Salmon Kabobs. Very flavorful! Definitely a keeper!

Reviewed on May. 28, 2011 by bburke2k10gb

Used frozen coho (silver) salmon, farm-raised in Chile. It was surprisingly fresh tasting. Pre-cut into 5 pcs (20 oz total), and less than 1" at thickest part, chose to broil instead of grilling. Placed skin-side down on foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broiled 4" from heat 7 min total, basting with reserved marinade last 2 min. Easy, fast, flavorful - expect a thicker fillet would be great on the grill!

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by atdymoke

My picky husband and 14 year old son, loved this! Wonderful recipe!