Cedar-Smoked Sesame Glazed Salmon with Miso-Kimchi Butter and Grilled Tomatoes
This recipe delivers a sumptuous salmon fillet, first marinated in a soy-honey-ginger concoction, then beautifully charred over cedar plank to infuse a smoky finish. The final touch is a glaze of rich sesame honey, complemented with an Asian-inspired miso-kimchi butter. With juicy grilled tomatoes t...
Combine softened butter, yellow miso paste, finely chopped kimchi and chopped fresh basil in a bowl, mixing until well integrated. Store in the refrigerator if not using immediately.
SALMON
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Immerse cedar plank in water for a minimum of 2 hours prior to grilling.
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While plank is soaking, in a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, grated ginger and minced garlic.
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Put the salmon in a ziplock bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the salmon. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Preheat grill to medium heat, about 350 degrees F.
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Remove salmon from the marinade, place it on the soaked cedar plank, ensuring the whole fillet is on the plank. Season with salt and pepper.
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Place the plank on the hot grill, cover to cook for approximately 12-15 minutes or until the salmon becomes uniformly pink in the center.
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While salmon is grilling, in another bowl, combine the remaining honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds to prepare the glaze.
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Remove the salmon from the grill, set it on a flat surface to rest. Brush with the honey-sesame glaze.
GRILLED TOMATOES
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Thread cherry tomatoes on skewers. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Grill the tomatoes for about 5 minutes, rotating skewers every 2 minutes until slightly charred.
SERVE
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Serve the cedar-smoked salmon topped with a dollop of the miso-kimchi butter and grilled tomatoes on the side. Sprinkle additional sesame seeds and fresh basil for garnishing. Any remaining honey glaze can be served on the side.