Saturday, December 13, 2014

Salmon Teriyaki Skewers with Pineapple





Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoon minced garlic
2 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup minced green onions
2 Tablespoons canola oil
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 lb salmon filet, rinsed, skinned and cut into 1 - 1.5 inch cubes
1 lb fresh or canned pineapple, cut into 1 to 1.5 inch cubes
2 green onions, cut into 1-inch long segments

8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 20 minutes

Instructions

In medium bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar and brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
Add garlic, ginger, minced green onions, canola oil and red pepper flakes.

Place salmon cubes in bowl with marinade and stir gently to coat completely. Cover and chill for 1 - 2 hours.

Remove salmon from marinade. Save marinade.

Thread salmon, pineapple and green onions on skewers.

Place marinade in small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Prepare grill for high direct heat. Place skewers on grill. Cover. Turn after 2 - 4 minutes. Baste with reserved marinade. Cook 2 - 4 minutes more or until salmon is cooked through, basting frequently.
Serve immediately.

This recipe was adapted from Simply Recipes.