"Tying the Knot" Braided Salmon
Even an outdoor barbecue can be an elegant affair with just a few small twists! Give your salmon a quick braid and this easy, make-ahead recipe will keep everyone happy!
INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1 green onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs salmon filets (have your butcher remove the skin if necessary!)
DIRECTIONS
Combine first six ingredients. Place salmon in dish and cover with marinade. Turn fish gently to distribute marinade. Refrigerate 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes for stronger flavor, turning fish occasionally.
Slice salmon into thin strips about 1/2 inch is best or slightly thicker and braid each three pieces together into one braid. Hold together with toothpicks if needed, although as they grill they will fuse together, so as long as you can get them to the grill in one piece they'll be fine. You can also braid the whole fillet into one big braid, although it's much more difficult to hold together and the individual braids look much better on a serving plate.
Lightly grease grill rack, and preheat grill to medium heat. Remove salmon and reserve the marinade. Grill 12-15 minutes per inch of thickness or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Brush with reserved marinade up until the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
