This recipe from Chef Cole Turner of the Orca Adventure Lodge in beautiful Cordova, Alaska. is sure to move into regular rotation in your household.
The lodge is near the celebrated Copper River in Southern Alaska, and regularly features Copper River King Salmon on the menu.
The sweet-salty glazing combo works not only for Copper River King salmon, but for salmon generally and even for beef and other savory main dishes.
The recipe comes to us courtesy of the Copper River and Prince William Sound Marketing Association.
Enjoy!
Honey Brown Sugar Glazed Copper River King Salmon
Ingredients:
- 4 six-oz portions Copper River Sockeye Salmon
- 2 ½ tbsp brown sugar
- 3 ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Instructions:
- Pat salmon dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Preheat oven to 400° F
- Heat sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add clarified butter and heat to simmering.
- Place salmon flesh-side down in pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix glaze ingredients.
- Transfer salmon to foil-lined sheet pan, skin-side down.
- Apply glaze to salmon, cook for 4-6 minutes, or until flesh separates easily with fork.
