Firecracker Salmon Steaks Recipe
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Firecracker Salmon Steaks

By: Phyllis Schmalz 
"Red pepper flakes and cayenne provide the fiery flavor that gives these salmon steaks their name. Basting the fish with the zippy sauce while grilling creates a glossy glaze. --Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (28)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon steaks

Directions

  1. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, chili sauce, sugar, garlic, parsley and seasonings. Grill salmon, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, brushing occasionally with sauce.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 373 calories, 17 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 565 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 32 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2010 by Linda   view full review
This was very good. It is the middle of winter so I baked for 18 minutes and it came out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2009 by wyleemonkee   view full review
Yum, yum yum!!! It wasn't hot enough to get the grill out, so I put the steaks on a rack in a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by shannon bradbury   view full review
to let everyone know i don't like fish. that said my husband caught a salmon . I didn't know...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by LESLEYfromWI   view full review
I did not think the sauce was spicy as written but that was fine with me as it tasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2007 by Lawrence Morgan   view full review
this was simply delisious! Topped it off will a dill sauce to cool of the bit. Guests raved.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by Sara   view full review
One of my new favorite ways to prepare salmon! It's not only easy (took less than 15 minutes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2010 by katgeltz   view full review
Delish! I used salmon filets instead of steaks and added liquid smoke to the glaze.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by BRTW   view full review
Very tasty! Sweet, rich taste with a little (and I do mean little) bit of kick. Used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by Christina E   view full review
Really good company-worthy dish. A nice change from the lemon-dill recipe I normally use. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by ANJACKSON   view full review
MMMMM, this was delish! Scaled this down to two servings and used Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce...

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