salmon collar, a prized cut often overlooked, is a culinary canvas brimming with potential. Today, we’ll embark on a culinary journey, blending flavors from diverse cultures to create a dish that’s both visually stunning and incredibly delicious.
Ingredients:
1 salmon collar, about 1.5 pounds
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For the Glaze:
1/4 cup soy sauce
Preparation:
1. Prep the Salmon: Pat the salmon collar dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the salmon collar.
2. Marinate the Salmon: In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, lime zest and juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, cilantro, and chives. Pour the marinade over the salmon collar and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, in the refrigerator.
3. Prepare the Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the glaze thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Grill the Salmon: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the salmon collar on the grill, skin-side down, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the skin is crispy. Flip the salmon and brush with the glaze. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
5. Serve: Remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges.
Total Time: 45 minutes (including marinating time)
Serving Ideas:
A Cultural Fusion
This dish is a testament to the beauty of culinary fusion. The bold flavors of the marinade, inspired by Southeast Asian cuisine, dance harmoniously with the smoky, grilled notes of the salmon. The sweet and tangy glaze, reminiscent of Chinese barbecue sauces, adds a final touch of complexity. It’s a dish that celebrates the diversity of global flavors, all brought together on a single plate.
