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Spicy Ginger Glazed Salmon with Basil

Spicy Ginger Glazed Salmon with Basil

This salmon is my absolute favorite. It has 3 of my favorite things: it’s spicy, has lots of fresh basil and lots of fresh garlic. And it is so simple…especially if you make your hubby do the grilling like I do!

I haven’t tested with other types of chile paste, but I think it would go with just about anything.

I wish I could take credit for this recipe, but I definitely can’t. Chef John is the man for this one.

That’s it…short and sweet! Now go make this for supper!

Spicy Ginger Glazed Salmon with Basil

Course: Main Dish
Servings: 4 servings
Author: The Gourmet Housewife

Ingredients

  • 4 8 ounce fresh salmon fillets
  • salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp hot chile paste such as sambal oelek
  • 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger or 1 tsp powdered
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Season salmon fillets with salt.
  • Place salmon on the preheated grill; cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, combine water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chile paste, ginger, garlic and soy sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until barely thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle basil on top of salmon; spoon glaze over basil.

 

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