Simple grilled salmon is enhanced with a quick Chinese-style relish, which also works wonderfully with trout and halibut.
Ingredients
- 4 green onions, minced
- 1 small stalk (leaves and stems) fresh coriander, minced
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) minced gingerroot
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) minced fresh hot pepper or hot pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- Pinch white pepper
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp (10 mL) sesame oil
- 1 lb (500 g) salmon fillet
Steps
- In small heatproof bowl, layer onions, coriander, ginger, hot pepper (if using), salt and pepper; set aside.
- In small skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat until just smoking; pour over onion mixture. Add sesame oil; mix well and let cool. Strain through fine sieve, reserving relish and oil.
- Brush salmon with some of the reserved oil. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning once and basting occasionally with remaining reserved oil, until salmon flakes easily when tested, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve salmon with relish spooned over top.
