Fast Salmon with a Ginger Glaze Recipe

Fast Salmon with a Ginger Glaze Recipe

  • 4 (8 ounce) fresh salmon fillets
  • salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  1. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. Season salmon fillets with salt.
  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.
  4. Combine water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chile paste, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer until barely thickened, about 2 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle basil on top of salmon; spoon glaze over basil.