Grilled Salmon with Chili-Lime Sauce
This is from Quick & Easy Vietnamese by Nancie McDermott. McDermott has become a real favorite of mine for simplified but authentic Asian meals. This could not have been easier or more delicious. 'Nuff said. Get out there and cook it! Grilled Salmon with Chili-Lime Sauce STEP 1 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped ginger 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon chopped shallots or onion 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1-1/4 pounds thick salmon, tuna, halibut, or other meaty fish filets Combine all the marinade ingredients, dissolving sugar. Marinate fish for 20-30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 1 day. STEP 2 — Chili-Lime Sauce 1/4 cup fish sauce 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice or white vinegar 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions Combine sauce ingredients, dissolving sugar. Place on platter on which