Asian Grilled Salmon Sandwich With A Wasabi Mayo Food

ASIAN GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• Light charcoal briquettes in a grill and brush the grilling rack with oil to keep the salmon from sticking.
• While the grill is heating, lay the salmon skin side down on a cutting board and cut it crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Whisk together the mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle half of the marinade onto the salmon and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
• Place the salmon skin side down on the hot grill; discard the marinade the fish was sitting in. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Turn carefully with a wide spatula and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes. The salmon will be slightly raw in the center, but don't worry; it will keep cooking as it sits.
• Transfer the fish to a flat plate, skin side down, and spoon the reserved marinade on top. Allow the fish to rest for 10 minutes. Remove the skin and serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

ASIAN SPICED SALMON WITH WASABI MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients for wasabi mayonnaise and place in refrigerator. The longer the better.
• Mix or whisk all the marinade ingredients and pour in a large sealable bag over the salmon (I like to use the 1 gallon freezer bags).
• Rotate the bag a few times (make sure the bag is closed) to make sure marinade gets all over all of the pieces of salmon.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (salmon can handle a little longer if you wish, but I wouldn't go over 2 hours).
• Grill on high heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until done. Internal temperature should be 140 degrees.
• Serve with wasabi mayonnaise.

ASIAN SALMON WITH WASABI MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• To prepare marinade, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, sugar and garlic in a heavy zip-lock plastic bag. Add salmon and squeeze bag to coat salmon with marinade; seal bag. Let stand for 30 minutes.
• Preheat natural gas barbecue on medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Remove salmon from marinade; discard marinade. Place salmon, skin side down, on a piece of heavy-duty foil. Trim foil so it is slightly larger than fillet.
• With lid down, cook salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 - 12 minutes per inch of thickness. Serve with Wasabi Mayonnaise.

ASIAN GRILLED SALMON SANDWICH WITH A WASABI MAYO

Steps:

• Mayonnaise -- Whether you use the paste or use the powder, both work well. Using the powder, just mix the powder and water together to make a paste and then add to the mayonnaise. Put in the refrigerator until ready to use. This can easily be made well in advance.
• Salmon Marinade -- I like this to marinade 1-2 hours, but not much longer; even 30 minutes would give you a nice flavor. Mix the soy sauce, olive oil, ginger and garlic in a large baggie and add the salmon. Seal the bag and toss well to coat all the salmon. Just let it marinade.
• Cucumbers and Onions -- In a small bowl, add the cucumbers, onions and the rice wine vinegar. NOTE: Some like the onions and cucumbers a bit sweeter so just add a bit of sugar. Also, if you use white wine vinegar vs rice wine vinegar, it isn't as sweet, so you may want to add a bit more sugar to sweeten it. Just let them set at room temperature as the salmon marinates. These also can be done ahead of time. They would be fine made the day before.
• Grilling -- First, make sure to take the salmon out of refrigerator to take the chill off. As I mentioned, this is really best made on the outside grill, but even a inside grill pan would be fine. If you don't have either, just use a saute pan. Season your grill or pan with a little nonstick spray and bring to medium high to high heat. Make sure to also season your salmon with a little pepper and grill on each side 4-5 minutes. I prefer to put the flesh side down first and then flip it over, brush with some of the marinade and continue to cook another 4-5 minutes. You want the salmon to be fork tender. Remove from the grill and set to the side as you put your sandwiches together. Simply use a fork and pull the fillet off the skin.
• Rolls -- As the sandwich is grilling, I like to lightly toast the rolls. No need for butter or oil.
• Sandwich -- Spread a little of the wasabi mayo on each of the rolls (top and bottom), then add the arugula, salmon and finish with the cucumber onion salad.
• Serve -- Serve with some Asian slaw or a nice fresh citrus salad. This is a hearty sandwich and it is a great lunch sandwich or even a great light dinner. ENJOY!
• Note: If you have any of the cucumbers left over. They will stay a few days in your fridge just fine and they are great on roast beef, ham, chicken sandwiches or are wonderful over grilled fish. Or toss with some romaine and some other fresh ingredients for a nice kick to your salad.

ASIAN GRILLED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat grill and brush rack with olive oil to prevent fish from sticking.
• Whisk together the mustard, soy sauce, olive oil and garlic.
• Drizzle about half of the marinade onto the salmon and allow it to sit about 10 minutes.
• Place salmon skin side down on the hot grill; discard the marinade the fish was sitting in.
• Grill salmon approximately 4-5 minutes on each side (or longer as you prefer).
• Transfer the fish to a plate, skin-side down, and spoon the remaining marinade on top.
• Allow fish to rest about 10 minutes.
• Remove the skin and serve.

GRILLED WASABI SALMON

Steps:

• Mix soy and 1/2 tsp wasabi.
• Sprinkle over salmon, cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
• Combine mayonnaise, 1 tsp wasabi and chives.
• Heat grill to medium.
• Coat a fish basket with non-stick spray.
• Place fillets in basket, skin side down.
• Grill 6-8 minutes or until opaque in the center.
• Top salmon with mayonnaise mixture before serving.

GRILLED SALMON WITH WASABI MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix soy sauce, vinegar, oil and gingerroot in small shallow container. Place salmon in mixture, skin side up. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Cover and grill salmon, skin side down, 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, brushing once with marinade, until salmon flakes easily with fork.
• To serve, spread mayonnaise on crackers; top each with about 1 tablespoon flaked salmon, additional mayonnaise and green onion.

GRILLED ASIAN SALMON

Steps:

• In a shallow glass dish, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and vinegar.
• Add salmon and turn to coat all sides. Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes, turning occasionally. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill and place the salmon on the grill. Grill about 5 minutes per side. Test for doneness by placing a knife blade into the center to see if the pink flesh has become opaque.
• Serve warm.

ASIAN SALMON LOAF WITH WASABI MAYO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Cut the salmon fillet into 4-5 large pieces and place in a food processor.
• Pulse about 6 times, add the smoked salmon, and pulse another 4-5 times, stopping while the fish still has some texture.
• Transfer the salmon to a bowl and add the scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, bread crumbs, and eggs.
• Mix with a spoon or your hands until well combined.
• Shape the salmon mixture into a loaf about 8 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 1-2 inches high and place it in an oiled 9 x 12 inch pan, preferably Pyrex.
• Pour the black and white sesame seeds into a cup and mix them.
• Sprinkle the seeds evenly over the top of the salmon loaf, pressing lightly to make the seeds adhere.
• Bake for20-30 minutes, or until the loaf feels springy to the touch and an instant-read thermometer measures 145° in the thickest part.
• Mayo-in a small bowl, whisk the wasabi into the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, tasting after each addition.
• If it's not spicy enough, add another 1/2 teaspoon.
• Add the water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, stirring , until the mayo has the consistency of a sauce.
• Just before serving, fold in the chopped chives, stirring until they are evenly distributed.
• To serve, slice the salmon loaf and spoon a good dollop of the mayo beside each slice.

ASIAN SALMON BURGERS WITH WASABI MAYO

Steps:

• For Salmon Burgers:
• Cut the salmon into 2-inch chunks and put into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until the fish is broken down into a chunky puree. It should still have pebble-sized pieces (about ¼-inch) in it. Scrape into a bowl.
• Cut the root end from the green onions, slice in half lengthwise, turn them 90° and slice them very thinly. Put this into the bowl with the salmon, ½ cup of the panko bread crumbs, mayo, and pickled ginger liquid. Mix until uniform.
• Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Divide the salmon mixture into 8 mounds and form those mounds into patties that are ¾-inch thick. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 8 hours before cooking.
• Pour the remaining panko bread crumbs onto a plate. Gently lift and place each salmon patty on the bread crumbs, press down lightly to help the panko stick, flip the patties over and repeat.
• Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. When it is very hot, add about 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and swirl it to coat.
• Ease the panko crusted patties into the pan. A 12-inch pan should hold 4 patties at a time and still give you room to maneuver the spatula when it comes time to flip them. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the first side is deep golden brown. Carefully flip the patties using a wide spatula. Be cautious because the oil will want to splatter. Fry the second side for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and firm around the outer edges. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or platter. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan and repeat until you have fried all of the salmon burgers.
• For Wasabi Mayo:
• Put the mayo in a small bowl and use a fork or small whisk to stir in the wasabi paste, starting with 1 tablespoon. Taste the mayo and adjust with more wasabi if you want a stronger flavor.
• To Serve the Salmon Burgers:
• If you're watching how much bread you eat, serve the Salmon Burgers on a tender lettuce leaf topped with a dollop of the Wasabi Mayo and any other optional toppings you'd like. If you want to eat it burger-style, put a patty on top of a toasted whole wheat bun, spread some wasabi mayo over the burger and top as desired.

SESAME SALMON WITH WASABI MAYO

Steps:

• Drizzle butter and 2 tablespoons oil into a 13x9-in. baking dish; tilt to coat bottom. Place salmon in dish; brush with remaining oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper., Bake, uncovered, at 425° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 18-22 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and wasabi. Sprinkle salmon with onions and sesame seeds. Serve with sauce.