Grilled Salmon With Chili-Lime Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Salmon With Chili-Lime Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For The Salmon; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped shallot; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/4 lbs salmon fillets; For The Sauce; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

Servings: persons

For The Salmon
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 lbs salmon fillets
For The Sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

1
To marinate the fish, combine the oil, ginger, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar in a medium bowl; stir until sugar is dissolved and everything is mixed well.
2
Place the salmon fillets in the bowl and turn to coat with the marinade (or put the salmon in a zip lock bag, add the marinade, squeeze out air, and seal).
3
Cover and set aside for 20 to 30 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
4
To prepare the sauce, combine all ingredients listed for the sauce in a small bowl; stir to dissolve the sugar and mix everything well.
5
To cook the fish, build a hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill.
6
Place the fish carefully on the grill for about 5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the fish and how well you like it done.
7
Transfer to a serving platter alongside the Chili-Lime Sauce and serve hot or warm.
8
Note: To bake in the oven, preheat oven to 375F and bake for about 15 minutes.

424

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For The Salmon, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Grilled Salmon With Chili-Lime 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 With Chili-Lime Sauce

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