If you do not eat salmon because of the strong fish taste, you will like this recipe! The flavor is light, refreshing, and pleasant. With salmon being extremely healthy for us to eat I look for recipes that remove as much of the fish taste as possible, because I only eat fish due to the health benefits. I am not a fish lover. Use whatever grilling plank you would like. I had hickory and the flavor was nice. If you cannot find mirin substitute with Sherry or Marsala. Enjoy!
1 grilling plank
2 C. apple juice
1/4 C. sliced green onion
1/4 C. mirin*
1/4 C. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 (2-lb) skinless salmon fillet
1 lime, thinly sliced
Soak plank in apple juice for 2 to 4 hours. Meanwhile, in a large resealable plastic bag, combine green onion and next 5 ingredients. Add salmon fillet. Seal bag, turning to coat salmon, and chill for 2 hours.
Remove plank from apple juice, discarding juice. Preheat one side of grill to medium-high heat (350 to 400). Remove fish from marinade, discarding marinade. Place fish on prepared plank. Arrange lime slices on top of fish. Place plank on rack on unlit side of grill, and grill, covered with grill lid, for 12 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
*Mirin is a low-alcohol, sweet, golden-colored wine. It is also referred to as rice wine. Look for it in the ethnic grocery aisle in stores.
