Description
This Black Garlic–Marinated Grilled Salmon is rich with umami from a bold marinade of prunes, miso, tamarind, and black garlic. Grilled to perfection and served with charred scallions and Meyer lemon, it’s an elegant, flavor-packed dish ideal for entertaining or a special weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, skin on (about 170 g / 6 oz each)
- 120 g prunes, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons red miso paste
- 6 cloves black garlic
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 3 to 5 tablespoons water, as needed
- 1 bunch scallions (about 8 to 10), trimmed
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 Meyer lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend prunes, fish sauce, red miso, black garlic, tamarind paste, and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Add more water as needed to make a thick but spreadable paste.
- Pat salmon fillets dry. Spread the marinade evenly over the flesh side of each fillet, avoiding the skin.
- Place salmon uncovered in the refrigerator and marinate overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
- Remove salmon from the fridge 15–20 minutes before cooking to come to room temperature.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat. Toss scallions with oil and grill until soft and charred on all sides. Set aside.
- Increase grill heat to medium-high. Lightly salt both sides of the salmon. Place skin side down on the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes until skin is crisp and flesh is medium-rare to medium.
- Transfer salmon to a platter, top with charred scallions, and serve with Meyer lemon wedges.
Notes
- Do not marinate the skin side of the salmon to keep it crisp during grilling.
- The marinade can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored refrigerated.
- A grill pan or heavy skillet can be used if an outdoor grill isn’t available.
- Let salmon come to room temperature before grilling for even cooking.
- Pairs well with rice, grilled vegetables, or a cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with scallions
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
