Grilled Teriyaki Salmon Tacos With Pacific Pineapple Salsa

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   Prepare the grill for direct grilling at 450 to 500 degrees (medium to high heat). For a charcoal fire, the coals should be glowing red and partially ashed over.

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   Combine the first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined.

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   Squeeze the lemon over the flesh-side of the salmon and lightly brush with olive oil.

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   Pierce toothpicks through the sides of the onion slice to hold the rings together while grilling.

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   Place the salmon on the grill, skin-side up over direct heat. Add the pineapple and onion slices also over direct heat. Cook roughly 4 minutes. The salmon should tell you when it is time to turn-the flesh will slightly lift away from the grill along the belly-edge of the fillet. At this time you can flip the salmon without it sticking. Turn over the salmon, the onion and the pineapple. Spoon a generous amount of teriyaki glaze over the top (flesh side) of the salmon and close the grill hood. Cook 4 minutes more. Spoon more glaze onto the salmon and close the hood again. Cook the salmon to medium temperature, about 4 minutes more.

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   Remove the salmon from the grill, leaving the skin behind by slipping the spatula between the skin and the flesh. Remove the pineapple and onion slices from the grill.

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   (NOTE: Crispy grilled salmon skin is a real treat for those who like it. To finish off the skins at this point, peel them from the grill using tongs and a spatula and turn them over so the scale-side is up. Grill 1 or 2 minutes more, then remove and cut into triangles to serve as a garnish.)

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   Slice the pineapple rings into very small segments. Chop the red onion. Combine the pineapple, onion, daikon radish, serrano chile, fresno chile and bok choy to create the salsa.

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   Flake off pieces of the salmon and place into a tortilla. Use a slotted spoon to add a spoonful of salsa. Add a little dab of leftover teriyaki glaze to complete each taco if desired.

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