Sesame Ginger Salmon

**********BEST. SALMON. EVER.***********

I don't use that statement lightly. I've eaten a lot of salmon in my lifetime. Hands down, this is the best salmon I have ever eaten. Don't believe me? Make it. I dare you. You will be eating it like candy until you look down and wonder who stole all of your salmon because the plate is empty when in reality you actually inhaled it in a matter of minutes after your body took over and your subconscious began controlling your hand to mouth movements. Seriously. It will happen.

On second thought, only make it if you're bringing it all to me...

2 lbs raw salmon (6-8 portions, I used a bag of thawed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 tablespoons freshly grated ginger


portioned salmon fillets from Costco)

1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

1 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup chives, chopped

In a 1-gallon storage bag, combine olive oil, sesame oil, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and mix until combined. Add salmon to the bag, then refrigerate and marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the grill on medium/medium-high heat (or cook under the broiler but the grill steps it up another level!)
Place salmon on grill. Close the grill.  Cook for 4-5 minutes per side.

While the salmon is cooking, make a glaze in a small saucepan by quickly heating the honey, oil, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame seeds over medium heat. Stir until heated. Remove from heat. 

Remove salmon when opaque and easily flakable with a fork. Serve immediately with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, chives and the glaze.


Paired nicely with a wild rice pilaf and sauteed cabbage/carrot medley.

Inspiration from : http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/03/toasted-sesame-ginger-salmon/