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Hoisin BBQ Salmon with Asian Vinaigrette

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Hoisin BBQ Salmon with Asian Vinaigrette

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Salmon
A&M's Testing Notes: This is an ideal dinner for those summer nights when all you want to do is grill fish and eat peak-season tomatoes and cucumbers. The vinaigrette is tasty and dynamic -- sweet, spicy, zesty...
This is an ideal dinner for those summer nights when all you want to do is grill fish and eat peak-season tomatoes and cucumbers. The vinaigrette is tasty and dynamic -- sweet, spicy, zesty and nutty -- and the tomatoes fit right in, turning it into a Chinese salsa of sorts. The hoisin glaze adds a mellow sweetness to the grilled salmon that echoes the hoisin in the dressing. Note: 1 tablespoon of honey gave the vinaigrette the perfect amount of sweetness. - Kristen

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sticksnscones's Notes: This recipe was created for an Asian-themed dinner party. The goal was to create a dish that could be put together quickly, looked beautiful and taste delicious. It has quickly become my...
This recipe was created for an Asian-themed dinner party. The goal was to create a dish that could be put together quickly, looked beautiful and taste delicious. It has quickly become my "go to" recipe for both entertaining and week-night meals. The Vinaigrette could be used on almost anything....chicken, vegetables, salad,etc. Serve this with some steamed brown or white rice. You may want to make extra salmon to combine with the leftover rice and Vinaigrette for a delicious salad. If you don't care for Chili garlic sauce or cilantro you may leave them out. Basil could be substituted for the cilantro. - sticksnscones

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Serves 4

2 pounds Salmon filets Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon peeled and finely chopped ginger Ask a question about this ingredient

2 small tomatoes, diced Ask a question about this ingredient

3 tablespoons Hoisin sauce Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons rice vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons soy sauce Ask a question about this ingredient

4 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce(optional) Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro(optional) Ask a question about this ingredient

2 cucumbers- thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient

salt & pepper Ask a question about this ingredient

Cut the salmon into 4 portions and season with salt & pepper. Heat grill to medium-high.
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Mix 2 Tbs. hoisin sauce with 1 Tbs. water. Set aside to use as glaze for the salmon
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Combine ginger,tomato,honey,rice vinegar,soy sauce, oil, sesame oil, 1 Tbs. hoisin sauce and optional chili sauce and cilantro in a bowl. Mix well and let stand while the salmon is cooking.
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In another small bowl, toss sliced cucumbers with salt, pepper and a dash of rice vinegar.
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Depending on thickness, grill salmon about 5 minutes per side, glazing with Hoisin glaze before turning. Glaze the top of the salmon when turned.
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To serve: In the center of the plate arrange some of the marinated cucumbers. Place salmon on top of the cucumbers. Spoon the vinaigrette over and around the salmon.
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4 Comments on Hoisin BBQ Salmon with Asian Vinaigrette

Fran McGinty added about 1 year ago

I think I am trying this one tonight It's so hard to decide!

Jenniferruth added about 1 year ago

This is a great recipe! I'm making it for the second time tonight.

Rivka added over 2 years ago

Just when I thought I'd had enough salmon with Asian-inspired marinades, you post this great-looking recipe. Love the addition of tomatoes!

sticksnscones added over 2 years ago

Thanks! The tomatoes don't seem like they would go with an Asian dish, but they provide just the right amount of interest to elevate this dish. I hope you like it as much as I do.