Korean-Style Barbecue Salmon
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 577
- Total Fat
- 37
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 21
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 5
- Protein
- 40
- Cholesterol
- 94
- Sodium
- 955
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
1/4 cup gochujang (Korean red chile paste)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, plus more for drizzling
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 small clove garlic, grated
For the Salmon and Cabbage:
1 1/2 pounds skin-on center-cut salmon, cut into 4 fillets
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the grill
1/2 head napa cabbage, cut into 4 long wedges
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds, for topping
Cooked white rice, for serving
Directions
- Make the sauce: Whisk the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, sugar, ginger and garlic in a small bowl.
- Prepare the salmon: Remove 3 tablespoons of the sauce to a large bowl and add the salmon; rub all over to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Set aside the remaining sauce for basting.
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Oil the grates. Brush the cabbage wedges all over with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Remove the salmon from the marinade; pat dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper and brush both sides with the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
- Grill the salmon, skin-side up, until well marked, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and brush with the reserved sauce. Grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the cabbage wedges, flipping often, until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer the salmon and cabbage to plates; sprinkle with scallions and drizzle with sesame oil. Serve with rice.