After an entire day at the office thinking and talking about food, you would think that come dinner time the perfect evening dish would come to mind second nature. Well this isn’t always the case. At times the inspiration to satisfy the family’s cravings comes with a little extra exploration.
The other day I was taking a ride down the mainline when my attention was caught by the neon glow of a waving florescent red lobster. The small fish market was bustling with customers so I thought I would check out what the little corner shop had to offer. It is not often that one describes the aroma of a fishmonger’s place of business as pleasant and inviting, but the quality and freshness of the seafood was undeniable. That being said, I didn’t rush across the street to pick up a set of “Fresh Caught Talapia” scented candles for the living room and kitchen.
It wasn’t long before I found myself standing in front of my soon to be pièce de résistance for the evening supper. There rested a long, thick filet of salmon with a color more vibrant than the sign that initially brought me to the store.
Upon arriving back home I fired up the grill and got to seasoning. This simple recipe had all the components to really set off my fresh catch.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
- lemon pepper to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- salt to taste
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
- Season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until sugar is dissolved. Place fish in a large resealable plastic bag with the soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat grill for medium heat.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. Cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Inspiration for a great dish can come at any time. All it takes is an open mind and a little creativity.
