Maui Salmon Skewers With Pacific Rim Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Maui Salmon Skewers With Pacific Rim Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup rice wine or seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons Asian chili-garlic sauce; 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons seeded and finely chopped jalapeno pepper; One 1-1/2-pound salmon fillet or 1-1/2 pounds tuna steaks, sliced on a 45-degree angle to 1/2 inch thick; Sauce; 1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter (don't use natural, which becomes grainy); 1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk; 1/4 cup rice wine; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 4 shakes of Tabasco sauce; 6 scallions (white and tender green parts), chopped, for garnish; 1/2 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
1/2 cup rice wine or seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons Asian chili-garlic sauce
1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons seeded and finely chopped jalapeno pepper
One 1-1/2-pound salmon fillet or 1-1/2 pounds tuna steaks, sliced on a 45-degree angle to 1/2 inch thick
Sauce
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter (don't use natural, which becomes grainy)
1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup rice wine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
4 shakes of Tabasco sauce
6 scallions (white and tender green parts), chopped, for garnish
1/2 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts for garnish

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In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, rice wine, sugar, chili sauce, 1/2 cup of the cilantro, the lemon juice, and jalapeno until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is blended. Add the salmon, turn to coat, and cover.
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2. Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour. Remove the salmon from the marinade, pat dry, and thread a slice of salmon onto each skewer.
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Do Ahead: At this point, you can cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.
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3. Build a hot charcoal fire or preheat the broiler or a gas grill for 10 minutes. Grill the skewers, or broil on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
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Do Ahead: At this point, you can let cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Let come to room temperature before serving.
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4. Serve the salmon garnished with the remaining 1/2 cup of cilantro and the peanut sauce.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup rice wine or seasoned rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Maui Salmon Skewers With Pacific Rim Peanut 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.

Maui Salmon Skewers With Pacific Rim Peanut Sauce

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