Cooking Lesson #1209: Joan’s Quick 4-Ingredient Grilled Salmon

…from the Perspectives’ Test Kitchen

ow you doin’? Each of us has one or two dishes we can't stop thinking about and salmon is one of those for Joan—she is so predictable. No matter what restaurant we go to she often orders salmon. It must be a secret craving I would have thought from childhood, but I don’t think there was a big salmon opportunity in Brown Deer Wisconsin. Even here at home I am asked to make salmon dishes (such a burden!). I use the following recipe for perfect salmon every time.
 
It doesn’t have to be complex… just four simple ingredients—salmon of course, soy sauce, green onions and jalapeños. It’s that simple! It hits all the important flavor bases—savory, salty and a little spicy. The soy sauce is an excellent simple marinade, and the jalapeños and green onions provide a fresh punch of flavor with every bite. You can add a little more jalapeño if you like your foods a little spicier.
 
My salmon recipe takes just minutes to prepare. The result is too delicious for how little work it takes to make this recipe. Quality fresh salmon fillets will bring the best results, as does a thicker piece of salmon.
 
Use your broiler to cook it. This is the perfect way to get excellent delicious, flaky fish. Place the salmon on the middle rack of your broiler to avoid burning the jalapeños and onions. You’ll want to get them a little crispy and brown, but not overly so. Do not flip the salmon at any point while cooking; cook it skin side down. Serve the salmon fillets with your favorite rice, sautéed veggies, potatoes or even with pasta.
 
Prep time: 10 minutes
Marinade time: 30 minutes (no longer)
Cook time: 8 to 12 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
 
Ingredients 
4 (5 or 6 ounce) salmon fillets
1 cup green onions
1 medium or large jalapeño
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
 
Directions

1. Read the recipe all the way through before starting. Measure all ingredients and have at your side.
2. Place 4 salmon fillets in a broiler-safe 9 X 13-inch baking dish.
3. Slice the green onions and transfer to a bowl.
4. Cut the jalapeños lengthwise, remove the seeds, seams, and dice; combine with green onions.
5. Place the green onion mixture on top of fillets until salmon tops are filled and mixture is falling off.
6. Pour the soy sauce directly over fillets and marinate at room temperature for no more than 30 minutes. A thin layer of soy sauce should pool in the bottom of the baking dish.
7. Set a broiler rack in the middle position and preheat the oven's broiler.
8. Place the dish in the preheated broiler. Broil until green onions and jalapeños are crispy and brown and the salmon breaks apart easily, 10 to 12 minutes.

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ChefSecrets: Salmon is delicious, versatile, and a much-beloved fish that delivers valuable nutritional benefits. Salmon receives praise as one of the healthiest fish on the market thanks to a high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, which have heart-healthy benefits. Many cultures have long recognized the value of salmon. The three best species of salmon are King, Sockeye and Coho.
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Quip of the Day: Q. How do you make a salmon laugh?  A. Tell it a good fish-tale.
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