Soy-Ginger Grilled Sockeye with Corn
A fast Japanese-inspired summer grill dinner with soy-ginger sockeye, smoky sweet corn, cucumber salad, and rice—ideal for WA in July.
Ingredients
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Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)12 oz, cut into 2 portions $15.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.75
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Nishiki® Premium Medium Grain Rice3/4 cup uncooked $13.29
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Cucumber1 medium $0.89
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Green Onions2, thinly sliced $1.19
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Spice World™ Fresh Peeled Ginger Bag1 tablespoon grated $3.99
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Garlic1 clove, grated $0.79
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Soy sauce3 tablespoons
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Rice vinegar2 tablespoons
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Honey or brown sugar1 tablespoon
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Neutral oil1 tablespoon, plus more for grill grates
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Toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon
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Kosher saltto taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear, then cook it with 1 cup water and a pinch of salt on the stove or in a rice cooker; keep covered once done.
- Heat a grill to medium-high and oil the grates; shuck the corn, slice the cucumber thinly, grate the ginger and garlic, and cut the salmon into 2 even portions.
- Mix soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, grated garlic, and neutral oil in a shallow dish; add the salmon flesh-side down and marinate for 10 minutes while the grill heats.
- Toss the cucumber with the remaining 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, sesame oil, half the green onions, and a small pinch of salt; set aside to lightly pickle.
- Grill the corn, turning often, until charred in spots and tender, about 8–10 minutes; move it to a cooler part of the grill if it browns too quickly.
- Grill the salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip carefully and grill 1–3 minutes more, until the center reaches 125–130°F for medium or flakes easily; brush once with a little leftover marinade only during the first few minutes of cooking.
- Rest the salmon for 3 minutes, then plate rice in shallow bowls with the grilled salmon, charred corn, and cucumber salad; sprinkle with the remaining green onions and serve immediately.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $17–$20 for 2, using listed sale seafood and produce plus pantry staples.
Health notes: About 620 calories per serving with high protein, omega-3 fats, moderate carbs from rice and corn, and fresh vegetables.
Drink pairing: A chilled off-dry Riesling or crisp Sauvignon Blanc balances the soy-ginger glaze and rich salmon.