Islander Salmon
Prep time: 5 min | Cook time: 30 min | Total time: 60 min
Serves: 2
This recipe comes from the “Cooking Alaska” cookbook that was given to us by our group of Sitka Salmon Shares member trip winners during the 2019 trip. It is full of recipes by Alaskans for Alaskans, and features traditional and simply prepared recipes that Alaskans love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fillet coho or king salmon (at least 1 in thick)
- ¼ c soy sauce
- ½ clove garlic, crushed
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp dry mustard
- Lemon slices
- 1 slice of thin cut bacon
- Dill, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Mix Marinade
Mix soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and mustard, and pour over salmon in a large plastic bag with a tight seal or in a baking dish.
Marinate Salmon
Marinate salmon, turning frequently for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Bake Salmon
Pour off and reserve marinade to use as a baste during cooking. Place the salmon on a baking sheet and lay lemon slices and bacon across the fish (if desired).
Bake 15-30 minutes until salmon is cooked through, basting 2-3 times during cooking.
Serve
Garnish with extra lemon and dill.
