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Pepper-Crusted, Maple-Glazed Salmon
This easy marinade creates a candied salmon fillet that melts in
your mouth under a black pepper crust. This recipe is from our friend
Bob Blumer, author of The Surreal Gourmet cookbook series.
For the marinade:
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3/4 |
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cup maple syrup |
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1/4 |
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cup soy sauce |
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4 |
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salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin removed |
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1/4 |
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cup cracked black pepper |
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Vegetable oil spray |
To prepare the marinade: In a small bowl whisk together the syrup and
soy sauce. Pour the marinade into a large plastic resealable bag, and
add the fillets. Press out the air and seal the bag tightly, then turn
the bag several times to distribute the marinade Set in a large bowl
and refrigerate for as long as possible (a minimum of 4 hours, but ideally
24 hours to do it justice). Turn salmon every few hours.
Place pepper on a small plate. Remove salmon from marinade and generously
spray both sides of each fillet with oil. Pat top side only into cracked
pepper to coat. Grill fillets, pepper side up, over Direct High heat
for about 6 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Avoid
overcooking the fillets. Salmon is best when the color has turned to
a pale pink, but the fish is still moist throughout. Serve immediately
on warmed plates.
Makes 4 servings.
le secret The longer the salmon marinates (up to 48 hours) the
better it is.
note When multiplying the recipe for larger groups, it is not
necessary to increase the marinade proportionately. Just mix enough marinade
(in the same 3 parts maple syrup to 1 part soy sauce proportions) to
cover all the fillets.
tips for advance prep Although the fish can be placed in its
marinade up to 48 hours in advance, it should only be peppered and cooked
just before serving.
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