Today, let’s join TasteVN to make 2 super delicious, flavorful, unique, and nutritious grilled dishes from salmon fins to enjoy and sip with friends. What are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking right away!
1. Grilled Salmon Fins in Foil
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Salmon Fins in Foil Serves 4
Salmon fins 500 gr Shallots 3 bulbs Garlic 1 bulb Unsweetened fresh milk 800 ml Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (salt/ MSG/ pepper)
Where to buy satay
- You can buy satay at markets, supermarkets, or TasteVN stores nationwide. Additionally, this product is also available on the e-commerce site bachhoaxanh.com.
- When purchasing, be sure to check the expiration date printed on the product packaging. It is advisable to choose satay bottles that are well-packaged and remember to check the expiration date printed on the bottle.
- Avoid products with damaged packaging, those without a clear origin, or those lacking sufficient ingredient information on the product packaging.
- Additionally, you can make satay at home with the very detailed instructions shared by TasteVN.
Tools needed
Aluminum foil, grill rack, knife, pan, gas stove,…
How to prepare Grilled Salmon Fin in Foil
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Prepare the ingredients
The salmon fins you bought, if you purchased frozen salmon, thaw them, then rinse briefly with water and soak in 800ml of unsweetened fresh milk for 10 minutes. After that, take them out and let them drain.
Next, take a piece of foil about 5m long and fold it in half, then fold it in half again.
Finally, tightly fold the two edges of the foil you just made into a bag shape, sealing 3 sides while leaving 1 side open, then place the salmon fins inside.
Peel the shallots and garlic, then wash them clean, let them drain, and chop finely.
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Making the sauce
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, wait until the oil is hot, then add minced onion and garlic, sauté evenly until fragrant. Then add 2.5 teaspoons of salt and 2.5 teaspoons of monosodium glutamate.
Stir evenly over medium heat until the onion and garlic absorb the spices and turn light yellow, then add 1/2 jar of chili paste (about 1.5 tablespoons) along with 1.5 tablespoons of water.
Mix well until the sauce is evenly colored, then turn off the heat and add 1 teaspoon of pepper, stir well, and scoop the sauce into a bowl.
Next, pour the cooked sauce into the aluminum foil bag containing the salmon fins, then mix well so that the fins are evenly coated with the sauce, then tightly fold the opening of the bag.
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Grilling the fins
Place the grilling rack on the stove, then put the folded aluminum foil bag on it. Grill over medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side, then turn off the heat, take it out to a plate, and enjoy!
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Finished Product
The grilled salmon fins wrapped in foil, once cooked, will give you the enticing aroma of satay. The salmon meat is tender and delicious, spicy, and flavorful; when paired with pickled onions, kimchi, and pickled mustard greens, our grilled salmon fins dish will be even more fragrant and appealing!
2. Grilled Salmon Fins with Garlic Fish Sauce
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Salmon Fins with Garlic Fish Sauce Serves 4
Salmon fins 200 gr Carrot 1 piece Lettuce 1 head Ground garlic 50 gr (2 cloves) Ground shallots 10 gr (1 bulb) Ground chili 1 teaspoon Honey 1 tablespoon Lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Sesame oil 2 teaspoons Common seasoning to taste (seasoning powder/ ground pepper/ sugar)
How to choose and buy good quality honey
- Good quality honey will have a uniform color; if the honey is dark in some places and light in others, there is a high chance it has been mixed.
- When buying, you can use the method of dropping a few drops into a glass of water to check if the honey is of good quality. If the honey does not dissolve and settles at the bottom of the glass, it is real honey, and you should buy it.
- Additionally, you can also test by placing a green onion stem in it for 5 minutes. If the green onion wilts when pulled out, your honey is real; otherwise, if it stays fresh, you should not buy it.
- To ensure safety, you should choose to buy from honey bottles with clear origin and sold in reputable supermarkets and stores.
Required tools
How to prepare Grilled Salmon Fin with Garlic Sauce
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Prepare and marinate the salmon fins
Wash the salmon fins thoroughly, then soak them in 1/2 tablespoon of diluted lemon juice for about 2 minutes, then remove and let them drain.
Put the salmon fins in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of honey, 1/3 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, and minced shallots.
Mix well, then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for about 20 minutes for the spices to penetrate the fins.
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Make the sauce
Add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of water, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder into a bowl, mixing well until the ingredients dissolve completely.
Next, place a pan on the stove, then pour the mixed sauce into it, stirring on low heat for about 2 minutes until the sauce starts to boil, then add another 2 tablespoons of water and the remaining minced garlic.
Stir well, add 1 teaspoon of ground chili, mix thoroughly, and cook for an additional 2 – 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, then turn off the heat.
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Grill the salmon fins
Line the air fryer with a layer of aluminum foil, then add the fish, close the lid, and grill for about 10 minutes at 140 degrees Celsius until one side of the salmon fins is golden brown, then remove it.
Soak the fish in the marinade and put it back in the air fryer, grilling again at 160 degrees Celsius for about 7 minutes until the salmon fins are golden brown on both sides.
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Final product
Finally, you just need to place the grilled salmon fins on a plate, drizzle a little sauce on top, and decorate with a few slices of tomato and lettuce to enjoy.
The grilled salmon fins with garlic fish sauce will have an enticing aroma from the garlic fish sauce combined with the fatty, tender, and delicious salmon fins that are evenly infused with spices. This will surely be a delicious grilled dish for you to prepare and enjoy with family and friends!
How to choose fresh and delicious salmon fins
- Currently, you can buy fresh or frozen salmon fins at supermarkets, TasteVN stores, or fish stalls at the market, or purchase online at bachhoaxanh.com with prices ranging from 50,000 – 60,000 VNĐ for 500 grams (price updated on May 31, 2021).
- If you buy salmon fins at the market, you should choose fins that are pinkish-red, have a natural fishy smell when touching the flesh on the fins, are firm, and do not have any unusual odor.
- If you buy frozen salmon fins at the supermarket or TasteVN, you should choose fins that are stored at appropriate temperatures in the freezer.
- And remember to check the expiration date printed on the packaging. To avoid buying expired fins and to select the freshest fins, choose those with a production date closest to your purchase date!
- Do not buy fins that have a chemical smell, any unusual odors, or slimy flesh. Also, avoid those that have been more than a month since the catch date, as they are starting to decompose and lose some of their natural vitamins.
How to remove the fishy smell from salmon fins
- Method 1: Wash the purchased fins clean and then soak them in a mixture of 2 – 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 500ml of water for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 2: Place the salmon fins in a bowl and slowly pour in unsweetened fresh milk until the fins are completely submerged, then stop and soak the fins for about 10 minutes before rinsing and draining.
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Hope that with these 2 ways to make grilled salmon fins wrapped in foil and garlic sauce, you will have more great suggestions for your family’s next meal. Remember to frequently visit the Cooking section of TasteVN to add more delicious recipes for yourself!
*Refer to images and recipes from 2 YouTube channels: Truong Gia Vlog and Truong An Nguyen
