Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon
Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon brings a bold, peppery kick balanced by soy and balsamic, with ginger, garlic, and scallions adding aromatic depth. The fish grills up juicy with a lightly charred edge and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar. Ideal for summer cookouts or a lively weeknight dinner when you want bright, spicy flavor.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the 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 well, then pour the mixture over the fish. Cover and marinate the fish in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
- 2
Prepare an outdoor grill with coals about 5 inches from the grate, and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Grill the fillets 5 inches from the coals for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at the thickest part, or until the fish just flakes with a fork. Turn over halfway through cooking.
- Calories 322.69 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 26.03 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 10.07 g 4%
- Total Fat 19.36 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 1.25 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.83 mg High 21%
- Sodium 511.82 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 3.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 42.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 434.74 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 31.88 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 4.96 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Garlic, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 322.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Garlic, Green Onion, Ground Ginger. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 322.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon healthy?
- Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 322.69 calories and 26.03 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 511.82 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.25 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Fish, Soy, Sesame, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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