Best Barbecued Alaskan Salmon Recipes

FIRECRACKER GRILLED ALASKA SALMON

Steps:

• Place salmon filets in a medium, nonporous glass dish. In a separate medium bowl, combine the peanut oil, soy sauce, vinegar, green onions, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, sesame oil and salt. Whisk together well, and pour over the fish. Cover and marinate the fish in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
• Prepare an outdoor grill with coals about 5 inches from the grate, and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill the fillets 5 inches from coals for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at the thickest part, or until fish just flakes with a fork. Turn over halfway through cooking.

WILD ALASKAN SALMON FILLET

Steps:

• Combine all spices. Generously rub the spice mixture on the flesh side of the salmon and drizzle with a light coat of oil. Place the salmon on the grill, flesh side first. Let cook for about 7 to 10 minutes each side.

GRILLED BARBECUED SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup for serving. , Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, covered, over hot heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with barbecue sauce mixture., Top with reserved sauce; sprinkle with cilantro.

GARLIC GRILLED ALASKA SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°:F.
• 2. Slice top of garlic bulbs to expose cloves.
• 3. Add oil and enclose inside aluminum foil pouch. Bake for 30 minutes until soft.
• 4. Remove from pouch to cool, pouring excess oil onto salmon fillets.
• 5. Season fillets with salt and pepper mixture.
• 6. Place on a medium hot grill or grill-pan for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side.
• 7. After first turn, squeeze roasted garlic bulb onto top of salmon fillet.
• 8. Mix salad components thoroughly with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
• 9. Serve salmon atop salad mixture. Add bulgur to salad, or eat as a side dish.

ALASKA SOCKEYE SALMON WITH HERBS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Remove Alaska Sockeye salmon from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking. Heat grill to 375°F. Cut 2 pieces of wide, heavy-duty aluminum foil about 6-inches longer than the salmon side. Stack the foil pieces (shiny side down) on a baking sheet and spray generously with cooking spray. Place the salmon, skin side down, in the middle of the foil. Fold the foil sides and ends up (1 to 2-inches) to make a shallow pan around the salmon, leaving at least a 1-inch margin around the fish. Season salmon with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together the wine, butter, garlic and herbs. Spoon the mixture over the top of the salmon, drizzling with any remaining liquid. Carefully transfer the foil pan to the center of the preheated grill. Do not cover the salmon with foil or close the foil over the salmon. Close grill cover and cook for 10 to 13 minutes, cooking just until fish is lightly translucent in the center - it will finish cooking from retained heat. Remove from the grill and let rest a few minutes before serving.
• Roast in an oven preheated to 375°F, cooking 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly translucent in the center. Be sure to let the salmon rest a few minutes before serving.

OVEN-BARBECUED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with orange and lemon juices., In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle over fillets. Bake 13-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

ALASKAN BBQ SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat grill for high heat.
• In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, honey, liquid smoke, and vinegar.
• Brush one side of the salmon with the basting sauce. Place the salmon on the grill, basted side down. After about 7 minutes, generously baste the top, and turn over. Cook for about 8 more minutes, then brush on more basting sauce, turn, and cook for 2 minutes. Take care not to overcook the salmon as it will loose its juices and flavor if cooked too long.