japanese style grilled salmon

Salmon

Japanese Style Grilled Salmon

Salmon grilled with a savory Japanese marinade of soy, mirin, and ginger, delivering tender, flavorful fish with a perfect balance of sweet and salty notes. A simple yet elegant dish bursting with umami.

Ingredients

4 (5-ounce) salmon fillets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sake or dry white wine
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons chopped green onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
1 small lemon, thinly sliced
soba noodle salad (recipe follows)

Directions

This approach with salmon works equally well on fresh halibut or sea bass. We serve the resulting fish hot or at room temperature either as the center of the plate or as part of a salad. If you're using salmon, try marinating and grilling the skin separately to use as a garnish.
Season salmon with salt and set aside.
Combine marinade ingredients, except lemon slices, in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Add lemon and pour cooled marinade over fish and marinate refrigerated for 2 to 4 hours. Turn fish occasionally.
To serve: Grill or broil on both sides until just done, approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook. Salmon should still be translucent in the center. Serve with Soba Noodle Salad on the side.