Sticky Gochujang BBQ Salmon - Lodge Sportsman Grill @thepelletman1

gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar is a cost-effective sweetener that works well.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable option for cooking.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is a budget-friendly alternative.

Preheat the Lodge grill and place a cast iron skillet on it to warm up.

Add 2 tablespoons of gochujang paste to the skillet.

Add 2 tablespoons of garlic and ginger paste to the skillet.

Add 4 tablespoons of brown sugar to the skillet.

Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the skillet.

Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet.

Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet.

Stir all ingredients together until well combined.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until it reaches a thick jam consistency.

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool.

In the skillet, add half a sliced red pepper, sliced white onion, and ribbons of carrots to stir-fry.

Stir-fry the vegetables while preparing the salmon.

Skewer 2 fillets of salmon with double-pronged skewers to prevent twisting during cooking.

Cook the salmon on the grill for about 4 minutes total, flipping halfway through.

Brush the sticky gochujang sauce on the salmon while it cooks.

Check for crispy skin on the salmon as it cooks.

After 4 minutes, the salmon should be cooked and have a nice sticky glaze.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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