Whole Foods Firecracker Salmon Recipes

FIRECRACKER SALMON

Steps:

• Make the firecracker sauce. Whisk all the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined.
• Marinate the salmon. Put the salmon fillet in a large baking dish, skin side down if it has skin and pour the marinade over the fish. Then rub the marinade all over the salmon making sure to fully cover both sides of the fish. Now, cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
• Preheat your oven. Right before you are ready to make the firecracker salmon preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Bake the salmon. Remove the plastic wrap and place the salmon in the baking dish with the marinade in the preheated oven to bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Baking times do vary depending upon the size and thickness of the fillet so it's best to check your fish at 15 minutes and go from there.
• Garnish and serve. Once the salmon is cooked to your liking, garnish it with fresh sliced green onions and serve immediately. Serve this over some plain steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or with a side of steamed vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower.

FIRECRACKER SALMON

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced ginger, olive oil, soy sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, red chili flakes and sriracha to combine.
• Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika. Add salmon fillets to the marinade, turning each to evenly coat in the sauce.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight (if time allows).
• Preheat oven to 370°F (190°C). Heat an oven proof skillet over medium heat with a small drizzle of oil.
• Sear salmon for 2-3 minutes on both sides, undisturbed, to get nice crust. (You may need to sear in batches depending on the size of your skillet.)Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining salmon.
• Return all salmon fillets to the skillet. Alternatively, transfer to baking dish.Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.Serve warm with chopped chives.

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 SALMON STEAKS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, chili sauce, sugar, garlic, parsley and seasonings. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with sauce.

FIRECRACKER SALMON OAMC

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients except filets in medium bowl.
• Place filets in a glass baking dish, cover with marinade, cover, and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
• OR: Place filets in freezer bags (either all in one, or separately for individual servings) with marinade; if using separate bags, divide marinade equally.
• Place bags in freezer (remove from freezer the day before serving day and thaw in refrigerator).
• Prepare outdoor grill with coals about 5 inches from grate; oil or spray grate lightly.
• Grill 10 minutes per inch of thickness, turning halfway through cooking.
• NOTE: I substitute olive oil for the peanut oil, and then bake or broil the filets (olive oil does not stand up well to the intense heat of an outdoor grill).

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.