Grilled Glazed Salmon
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Ingredients
Dry Brine:
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon thyme or lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 1 salmon fillet 2-3 pounds
Glaze:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 2 tablespoons ginger
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make dry brine: In bowl, mix salt, sugar, brown sugar, lemon thyme, garlic powder and pepper. Place salmon on cookie sheet and cover with brine. Refrigerate 10-12 hours, or overnight.
- After brining, rinse salmon completely. Dry with paper towel and let rest at least 1 hour.
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- To make glaze: In bowl, mix brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and ginger. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Brush over salmon.
- Place cookie sheet with glazed salmon on grill and cook 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 130 F. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.