Grilled Salmon Steak With Hoisin BBQ Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Salmon Steak With Hoisin BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for brushing on salmon; 2 shallots, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; ¼ cup hoisin sauce; ¼ cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon sambal oelek; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 4 (8 ounce) salmon steaks (we used fillets); cilantro leaf, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for brushing on salmon
2 shallots, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
¼ cup hoisin sauce
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sambal oelek
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 (8 ounce) salmon steaks (we used fillets)
cilantro leaf, for garnish

1
Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the shallots and garlic and cook until soft.
3
Stir in the hoisin, ketchup, honey, sambal oelek, sesame seeds, soy sauce and fish sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat, stir in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5
Heat the grill to high.
6
Brush the salmon on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
7
Grill until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides.
8
Cook to medium-well doneness, brushing with the sauce every minute or so.
9
Remove the salmon from grill to a plate and brush with more sauce.
10
Transfer the fish to a serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
11
Garnish with cilantro and serve.

431

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for brushing on salmon, 2 shallots, sliced, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, ¼ cup hoisin sauce, and more.

Yes, Grilled Salmon Steak With Hoisin BBQ Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Salmon Steak With Hoisin BBQ Sauce

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