Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen, and check out 2 ways to make delicious and flavorful grilled salmon with salt and chili, extremely simple right at home. Prepare the ingredients and make this grilled dish now!
1. Grilled Salmon with Salt and Chili
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Salmon with Salt and Chili For 2 people
Salmon fillet 2 pieces (250 – 300gr) Mac Khen seeds 1 teaspoon (ground) Dried chili 1 teaspoon Salt/ ground pepper A little
What is Mac Khen? Where to buy it?
- Mac Khen seeds are also known as fragrant wood seeds, stinky seeds, stinky frog seeds, and yellow tamarind. Mac Khen seeds have a spicy and fragrant taste and are commonly used in the Northwest region. This is a familiar spice used in meals and delicious dishes of ethnic minorities.
- Mac Khen seeds are usually sold at supermarkets, food stores, or e-commerce sites like bachhoaxanh.com.
Tools required
Grill rack or oven, knife, cutting board, tongs,….
How to make Spicy Salted Grilled Salmon
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Prepare the salmon
Rinse the salmon fillets you bought until clean and let them drain a bit.
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Marinate the fish
Sprinkle a little salt, some finely ground Sichuan pepper, ground black pepper, and a bit of dried chili on the two pieces of salmon. Let it sit for about 10 – 15 minutes to help the fish absorb the spices evenly.
Tip: If you don’t have Sichuan pepper, you can adjust by increasing the amount of dried chili and ground black pepper to enhance the flavor of the dish.
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Grilling fish
Prepare a charcoal grill, place the fish on the grill until the meat firms up and turns golden on one side in about 10 minutes, then flip the fish and continue grilling for another 5 – 7 minutes before removing it from the grill.
Tip:
- You should only flip the salmon when one side has firmed up and turned golden to avoid breaking the fish.
- You can grill salmon using an oven at a temperature of 220 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes as well.
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Final product
The salmon is evenly cooked, with a tender and smooth texture without being dry or tough, featuring a naturally sweet taste mixed with a slight spiciness and saltiness. It pairs very well with salt, pepper, and lemon or wrapped with fresh vegetables.
2. Grilled salmon head with salt and chili
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Salmon Head with Chili Salt Serves 4
Salmon head 2 kg Chili powder 1 tablespoon Garlic 4 cloves (minced) Chili 2 pieces (minced) Shrimp paste 3 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder)
How to Prepare Grilled Salmon Head with Chili Salt
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Prepare the salmon head
Wash the salmon head thoroughly, you can cut it in half or into bite-sized pieces.
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Marinate the fish
Add to the bowl with the salmon head: minced garlic and chili, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of salt, 3 tablespoons of shrimp paste, mix all the ingredients well and let it rest for about 20 – 30 minutes for the salmon head to absorb the flavor.
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Grill the fish
Prepare the charcoal grill and place the marinated fish head on it, turning the fish frequently and grilling until the meat is firm, the surface is slightly dry, and it has a fragrant smell.
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Final product
The grilled salmon head is evenly golden, aromatic and enticing, with slightly crispy skin on the outside and tender and delicious flesh on the inside. When eating, you can serve it with fresh vegetables dipped in salt and lemon pepper, which is wonderful. Try it now!
How to choose fresh and delicious salmon
- You can pay attention to selecting the head parts of the salmon with clear, slightly bulging eyes rather than sunken ones. The gills should be bright red, not dark red or pale, indicating fresh salmon that you can buy.
- Observe the fish’s skin to see if the scales are intact and retain their shine and luster. The body of the fish should be free from scratches or bruises.
- Press your hand gently on the body of the fish; the flesh should be firm and elastic, not too hard or too soft.
- For fillets, you should choose pieces with bright orange color, not too pale or discolored. The fat lines on the fish should be evenly colored, bright, and not cloudy.
- You can buy salmon at fresh food stores, large supermarkets, or traditional markets. If the salmon has been refrigerated, be sure to check the expiration date to ensure the fish’s quality.
How to properly process salmon
- You need to use a knife to cut open the belly of the fish, removing all the internal organs.
- Use a very sharp knife and cut from the head down to the tail of the fish, being careful to guide the knife closely along the spine to extract all the meat.
- Place the fish on a dry cutting board and start by cleaning the scales, then use the knife to cut off the skin from the tail up to the belly of the fish.
- Finally, just remove any remaining bones in the fish flesh.
- Soak the salmon flesh in a bowl of milk for about 10 minutes, or in a mixture of diluted saltwater with a little lemon juice for about 1 minute, then rinse with water to effectively eliminate the fishy smell.
See details: How to choose delicious salmon, how to process and preserve fresh salmon for a long time, correctly
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I hope that with the 2 ways to make grilled salmon with salty chili seasoning that you just shared, you can easily prepare grilled dishes. Wish you have a great time with your family!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: lợi Food, HOA BAN FOOD
