Maui Salmon Skewers With Pacific Rim Peanut Sauce Recipes

PACIFIC RIM SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, horseradish, parsley, 3 teaspoons sesame oil, honey and pepper. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add salmon and green onions. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, turning occasionally. Add remaining sesame oil to remaining marinade. Cover and refrigerate for basting., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, skin side down, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

MAUI SALMON SKEWERS WITH PACIFIC RIM PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, rice wine, sugar, chili sauce, 1/2 cup of the cilantro, the lemon juice, and jalapeño until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is blended. Add the salmon, turn to coat, and cover. 2. Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour. Remove the salmon from the marinade, pat dry, and thread a slice of salmon onto each skewer. Do Ahead: At this point, you can cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours. 3. Build a hot charcoal fire or preheat the broiler or a gas grill for 10 minutes. Grill the skewers, or broil on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Do Ahead: At this point, you can let cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Let come to room temperature before serving. 4. Serve the salmon garnished with the remaining 1/2 cup of cilantro and the peanut sauce.

PACIFIC RIM BARBEQUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, sherry, hoisin sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, ginger, 5-spice powder, and pepper in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.

ASIAN SALMON SKEWERS WITH PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE:.
• In a large bowl mix scallions and ginger. Stir in peanut butter, hot pepper sauce if using, water, soy sauce and sesame oil. Taste for seasoning and adjust hot pepper sauce, if desired, to make sauce spicier. Stir until sauce is smooth.
• SALMON:.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a nonreactive bowl, combine ginger, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, orange juice, lemon juice and scallions. Toss to mix. Add salmon and stir to make sure it's well coated. Thread 3-4 cubes salmon on each skewer and place on baking sheet. Pour any remaining marinade over salmon.
• Let salmon marinate while you heat the grill. Grill salmon 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Serve hot with lime wedges and Peanut Butter Sauce.
• NOTE: Salmon may also be put under a broiler 4 inches from the heat source. Broil 4 minutes on each side.

GRILLED SALMON WITH PEANUT HOISIN SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Sauce can be made several days ahead of time and refrigerated.
• If it is too thick, just add a little water when heating it before serving.
• Season the salmon filets with salt and pepper.
• Grill until done to your liking.
• Top each grilled salmon filet with warm Peanut Hoisin Sauce and sprinkle with chopped scallions, just before serving.