Honey-Ginger Salmon
Recipe from Midwest Living

Simple but sophisticated, this sweet-and-spicy salmon gets great flavor and aroma from a splash of bourbon in the marinade.


Honey-Ginger Salmon

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
Related Categories: Fish Marinades, Low Carb, Low Carb Fish Dishes, Low Sodium, Salmon Steak, Smoked Salmon, Soy Marinades
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  cups
    apple or alder wood chips
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  • 4  6-ounce
    fresh or frozen salmon steaks, cut 1 inch thick
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  • 3/4  cup
    bourbon
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  • 1/2  cup
    packed brown sugar
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  • 2  tablespoons
    honey
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  • 2  teaspoons
    soy sauce
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    ground ginger
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    pepper
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Directions
1.
At least 1 hour before smoke cooking, soak wood chips in enough water to cover. Drain before using.
2.
Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Place fish in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, combine bourbon, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and pepper. Pour over fish; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning bag occasionally. Drain fish, reserving marinade.
3.
In a charcoal grill, arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan. Test for medium heat above the pan. Sprinkle the drained wood chips over the coals. Place fish on the greased grill rack over drip pan. Cover and smoke for 45 to 60 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. [In a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust for indirect cooking. Smoke as above, except add drained wood chips according to the manufacturer's directions.] Remove from grill.
4.
Meanwhile, cook marinade, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Before serving, brush marinade over fish. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 402, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 162 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 36 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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