Firecracker Grilled Salmon

Name: Firecracker Grilled Salmon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.

Yield 4 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

Let this sensational firecracker salmon perk up dinner tonight. With a super flavorful glaze that kicks you right in the taste buds, this weeknight dish is anything but boring. —Melissa Rogers, Tuscaloosa, AL

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into a large resealable container. Add the salmon; seal container and turn to coat salmon. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
Drain salmon, discarding marinade in container. Place salmon, skin side down, on a greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet: 306 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 367mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat.

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