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Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Salmon

Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Salmon

By Traeger Kitchen

The spicy sriracha, sweet brown sugar, fresh garlic and ginger, and a subtle hint of savory chipotle makes for one magical marinade. With a quick sear, it’s flaky with a slight caramelization perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time

20 Min

Cook Time

15 Min

Pellets

Mesquite
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
  • 1/4 Cup
  • soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoon
  • brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • Sriracha
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • Ginger, grated
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • garlic, minced
  • 1 Teaspoon
  • Traeger Chipotle Rub
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon
  • sesame oil
  • 4
  • (1-1/2 to 2 lb) skin-on salmon fillet, preferably wild-caught
  • 2 Tablespoon
  • scallions, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoon
  • lightly toasted sesame seeds
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Step

  • Step 1

    In a large, plastic zipper bag, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Sriracha, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Add the salmon (should be about 4 oz. each), toss to coat evenly, and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour. Remove the salmon from the bag. Discard the marinade.

    Ingredients
    • 1/4 Cup soy sauce

    • 2 Tablespoon brown sugar

    • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar

    • 1 Tablespoon Sriracha

    • 1 Tablespoon Ginger, grated

    • 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced

    • 1 Teaspoon Traeger Chipotle Rub

    • 1 1/2 Teaspoon sesame oil

    • 4  (1-1/2 to 2 lb) skin-on salmon fillet, preferably wild-caught

  • Step 2

    When ready to cook, start your Traeger, set the temperature to High (450°F) and preheat, lid closed (10-15 minutes).

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 3

    Place the salmon directly on the grill grate, skin down, for 8-10 minutes for medium well.

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    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 4

    Remove from the grill, sprinkle with scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with white rice, brown rice, or quinoa and grilled baby bok choy. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • 2 Tablespoon scallions, chopped

    • 2 Tablespoon lightly toasted sesame seeds

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