Ingredients
- 1 1 whole Alaska Keta Salmon (dressed), fresh or thawed
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon crushed mustard seed
- 2 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1 lemon, cut in 1/4-inch slices
- Rice:
- 4 cups 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 can 1 can (13 to 15 oz.) coconut milk
- 2 Tablespoons 2 Tablespoons minced Thai basil
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- Remove Alaska Keta Salmon from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking. Heat grill to medium-high heat (400F). Cut 2 pieces of aluminum foil
- large enough to wrap around salmon lengthwise. Stack the foil sheets (shiny side down) on a baking sheet.
- Rinse salmon under cold water, thoroughly rinsing belly cavity; pat dry with paper towel and place on foil. On both sides of the salmon,
- cut 3 to 4 slits, crosswise, into the skin of salmon, deep enough to almost reach the bone.
- Blend together the butter, mustard seed, onions, garlic, curry powder and turmeric. Brush mixture inside and outside the salmon. Place half
- of the lemon slices inside the fish, and half on top of the salmon. Bring foil ends up and crimp to close (leave room for heat circulation
- inside), forming a sealed packet. Carefully transfer the foil packet to the center of the preheated grill. Close grill cover and cook for
- 25 to 35 minutes, cooking just until salmon is opaque throughout. Remove from the grill and let rest a few minutes before serving.
- While salmon is cooking, heat coconut milk to simmering in a saucepan. Stir in rice and cook until warmed through and thickened. Stir in
- Thai basil, zest and mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper; cover and keep warm. Serve with salmon.
- Variation: Roast in an oven preheated to 400F, cooking 25 to 35 minutes, just until fish is opaque throughout. Use parchment paper instead
- of foil for a beautiful presentation!
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