Firecracker Grilled Salmon Recipes

FIRECRACKER GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 10 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 salmon, discarding marinade in bag. Place salmon skin side down on a greased 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.

FIRECRACKER SALMON

Steps:

• Combine 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 of the jalapeno pepper, garlic, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a mini food processor or small blender jar; blend until smooth.
• Place salmon fillets in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade on top, seal, and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Remove from refrigerator and let the bag sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Remove salmon from marinade and pat dry. Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet and season with additional salt and pepper. Slice remaining jalapeno pepper thinly and place on top of salmon.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Brush 2 teaspoons maple syrup onto the fillets and return to the hot oven. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

FIRECRACKER GRILLED ALASKA SALMON

Steps:

• Place salmon filets in a medium, nonporous glass dish. In a separate medium bowl, combine the peanut oil, soy sauce, vinegar, green onions, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, sesame oil and salt. Whisk together well, and pour over the fish. Cover and marinate the fish in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
• Prepare an outdoor grill with coals about 5 inches from the grate, and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill the fillets 5 inches from coals for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at the thickest part, or until fish just flakes with a fork. Turn over halfway through cooking.

FIRECRACKER GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients except salmon. Place 6 6 oz salmon fillets in a gallon-sized resealable bag and pour marinade over. (reserve 1/4 cup for glaze).
• Seal and allow to marinate in refrigerator 30 minute.
• Remove salmon from marinade and discard marinade. Grill salmon on a hot grill 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Baste with reserved marinade while grilling.

FIRECRACKER SALMON

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved.
• Place salmon in a large resealable bag (or two, if needed).
• Pour marinade mixture over top, making sure fish is well coated.
• Force all the air from the bag and seal.
• Place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill for medium high heat.
• Make sure to oil the grill grates well before grilling fish. This will keep the fish from breaking during the cooking process.
• Remove fish from bag and place on a hot grill.
• Brush liberally with some of the marinade and discard the rest.
• Cook over a high heat for about 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done (between 145 F and 150 F). Time might vary because of the thickness of the fish.
• Once fish has cooked, remove from grill and serve with your favorite sides.

FIRECRACKER GRILLED ALASKA SALMON

Steps:

• Place salmon fillets in a glass dish. Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over salmon. Cover and marinate in refrigerator one hour. Remove salmon from marinade and place skin-side down on a very well-oiled, heated grill 5 inches from coals. Grill 8-10 minutes per inch of thickness, turning half way through cooking.

FIRECRACKER GRILLED SALMON OR OCEAN TROUT

Steps:

• Place salmon fillets in dish for marinating.
• In a bowl combine all other ingredients.
• Pour over fish and marinate in fridge for 4-6 hours.
• Grill fillets on BBQ until cooked to your liking.