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Chef critique

Grilled King Salmon & Charred Corn

The recipe features an excellent combination of late-summer produce and rich salmon, with good use of the grill. However, the salmon and vegetables are substantially underseasoned, requiring a significant increase in salt to properly enhance the flavors.

Score: 7/10

Suggested fixes

  • Increase total kosher salt in the ingredient list to 2 1/4 teaspoons.
  • In step 3, increase the salt for the salmon to 1 1/4 teaspoons to bring it closer to 1.25% salinity.
  • In step 2, increase the salt for the tomato relish to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • In step 4, increase the salt for the corn to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Convert the three-ingredient bulleted list in step 3 into standard inline prose.

Issues

  • high / flavor: The 12 ounces (340g) of salmon is substantially underseasoned with only 1/2 teaspoon (approx. 1.5g) of kosher salt, which is less than 0.5% salinity by weight. The corn and tomato components are also underseasoned for their weight.
  • low / clarity: Step 3 uses a bulleted list for exactly three ingredients (olive oil, salt, pepper). Bulleted lists should be reserved for mixtures of more than three ingredients.

Strengths

  • Appropriate pull temperature for the salmon (125°F) follows chef standards for a rich, tender result.
  • Efficient use of the grill to handle the corn, salmon, and brown butter.
  • Well-written instruction on folding the corn into the tomato relish to create a unified side dish.