Grillin' like a villain

danger boy
danger boy Posts: 15,722
edited June 2007 in The Clubhouse
every year at this time in the Northwest we look forward to the famed Copper River Salmon from the cold waters of Alaska.

So on Sunday i'm having some friends over and I'm going to make Copper River salmon three different ways on the grill.

1 simple - fresh dill, sliced lemons and kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

2 savory - this filet will be a soy, honey and Wasabi glaze that will coat the salmon and form a nice crust on the fish.. it's so good. :)

3 cedar plank cooked salmon. Need i say more??

we'll be having rice with lemongrass and green onions, steamed broccoli, dinner salad, and plenty of ice cold brews on hand. ;)

appetizers will be grilled shrimp on wooden skewers in Argentinean marinaded chimichurri sauce. Mmmmm! :D
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited June 2007
    I am hungry now Thanks alot and it's only 3:55 a.m.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited June 2007
    That sounds great...so what time should we be there then....?
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2007
    Ha ha ha! here fishy, fishy!!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,198
    edited June 2007
    Mouth is a watering :p:p:p:p:p:p
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2007
    Hi Al. My brother suggests a nice recipe consisting of:

    Grey Poupon country style mustard, lathered generously on top of the fish, & on top of the mustard a generous sprinkingling of Brown sugar. Make sure the fish is coated & cook as usual with the cedar plank.

    The combination of sweet, savory & smoky from the ceder is amazing.

    Have fun & good eating.

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2007
    thanks Cathy and Mark.. nice recipe...

    time to fire up the grill now...:)
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited June 2007
    Man, Al! Copper River salmon is the absolute best, but it's major coinage now! We used to be able to get it for $2.99+ around here, but the last I checked, it was $14.99 lb.

    Found any deals? I'm going to try these recipes myself. I'm grilling salmon, but I'm a long way from Copper River! Enjoy!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2007
    yes.... I got these fillets for $9.99 a lb at Costco.. it goes fast though. I got it Saturday when the store first opened.. It was going fast.. but that's the best price I have been able to find.

    Albertson's was running it for $12.99 a lb.

    The salmon turned out great... we had 5 lbs of it.. and 5 people showed up.. so we each had plenty of grilled salmon. The chimichurri shrimp were a big hit too.

    I am so stuffed now though... oh yeah. we also got two fresh pineapples.. and sliced and grilled those for dessert. :):)
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited June 2007
    Thanks for the tip I'll check my local Costco. I get 3-4 per month frozen Alaska salmon at Trader Joe's.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2007
    Polk65 wrote: »
    Thanks for the tip I'll check my local Costco. I get 3-4 per month frozen Alaska salmon at Trader Joe's.

    salmon should never been frozen.. fresh is the only way to go. ;)
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited June 2007
    Usually the only fresh choice is "farmed" salmon... :rolleyes:
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited June 2007
    I grilled three times this weekend. Made some great steaks and probably the best burger I've ever made for myself. I love this time of year just for the grilling.

    I think I'm going to go ahead and spend the money and get some serious amounts of Copper River salmon this year and go all out with it.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited June 2007
    I need a new burger recipe. I've enjoyed my dad's way of grilled them, but am not open to new options.

    Love grilling as well. Try for 2-3 days a week. Usually Salmon once and red meat (burgers or steak) once a week.

    Love a good grilling recipe. I've tried to cook lamb a few times, but don't seem to ever get it quite right. BTW, I grill from instinct alone. I rarely use a specific temperature or time. . . mostly cook off sight and smell. . . grilling from the hip. The results are surprisingly usually excellent.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2007
    Party at Danger Boys place!
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited June 2007
    Alright, DB! Way to step up!

    Be over in about an hour!
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited June 2007
    Al... thanks for the head's up.

    I am sitting here with a full belly after enjoying the best home cooked salmon ever. For many years I have grilled and barbecued salmon in different ways. Last evening I grilled one Costco's Copper River Sockeye fillets with an even coating of sage, black & white pepper, thyme, rosemary, dill weed and garlic. 1.5 pounds cooked for 20 minutes @ 325 degrees, not turned. It broke apart when I pulled on it and slid right off the skin so the cooking time was just right. Buttery, savory and on par with the best salmon I've ever tasted at restaurants.
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  • read-alot
    read-alot Posts: 812
    edited June 2007
    Al, for a few years back in the early 90s I was lucky enough to get to visit your part of the country and fish the Puget Sound for silver salmon and have them grilled or smoked for the crew, what's the difference in Copper River salmon and the silvers we caught?
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    edited June 2007
    danger boy wrote: »
    every year at this time in the Northwest we look forward to the famed Copper River Salmon from the cold waters of Alaska.

    So on Sunday i'm having some friends over and I'm going to make Copper River salmon three different ways on the grill.

    1 simple - fresh dill, sliced lemons and kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

    2 savory - this filet will be a soy, honey and Wasabi glaze that will coat the salmon and form a nice crust on the fish.. it's so good. :)

    3 cedar plank cooked salmon. Need i say more??

    we'll be having rice with lemongrass and green onions, steamed broccoli, dinner salad, and plenty of ice cold brews on hand. ;)

    appetizers will be grilled shrimp on wooden skewers in Argentinean marinaded chimichurri sauce. Mmmmm! :D


    What's your 'friggin addy???? Expect some crashers!! LOL! :D
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2007
    Polk65 wrote: »
    Al... thanks for the head's up.

    I am sitting here with a full belly after enjoying the best home cooked salmon ever. For many years I have grilled and barbecued salmon in different ways. Last evening I grilled one Costco's Copper River Sockeye fillets with an even coating of sage, black & white pepper, thyme, rosemary, dill weed and garlic. 1.5 pounds cooked for 20 minutes @ 325 degrees, not turned. It broke apart when I pulled on it and slid right off the skin so the cooking time was just right. Buttery, savory and on par with the best salmon I've ever tasted at restaurants.

    Steve, way to go.. you're no longer a Copper River salmon virgin. :p

    sounds delicious that way you cooked it. :D
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited June 2007
    That sounds so good. I love fresh fish. Which really sucks since it is so expensive here in the mid-west.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2007
    read-alot wrote: »
    Al, for a few years back in the early 90s I was lucky enough to get to visit your part of the country and fish the Puget Sound for silver salmon and have them grilled or smoked for the crew, what's the difference in Copper River salmon and the silvers we caught?

    this might answer your question...

    The Copper River flows in the state of Alaska. Almost 300 miles in length, this wild rushing river empties into Prince William Sound at the town of Cordova. Salmon that originate in these pristine waters are challenged by its length and its strong, chill rapids. Consequently, Copper River salmon are strong, robust creatures with a healthy store of natural oils and body fat. These qualities make the salmon among the richest, tastiest fish in the world. :D The salmon meat is very deep red... unlike any other salmon around. It's got a buttery, savory, slightly stronger salmon taste to it than all other varieties of salmon.


    Fortunately, fatty Copper River salmon is good for you, as it is loaded with Omega-3 oils, which are recommended by the American Heart Association. Your heart is not the only part of your body that benefits from salmon consumption: studies have found that fish oil can help combat such ailments as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, breast cancer and migraines.

    Northwest seafood lovers have turned the mid-May to mid-June Copper River salmon season into an annual celebration. Seattle restaurateurs and markets compete to be the first to get an ice-packed shipment of the fresh salmon. Area newspapers fill with advertisements announcing availability at fine dining establishments. Local residents pay top dollar for chef-prepared creations that feature the Copper River delicacy.

    Copper River salmon is a big deal in Seattle and around the Pacific Northwest.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2007
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    What's your 'friggin addy???? Expect some crashers!! LOL! :D

    my addy is stay the hell away loop. :D;):p
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2007
    danger boy wrote: »
    my addy is stay the hell away loop. :D;):p

    Al this is awesome; Cedar Plank Salmon, you smoke the salmon on your grill using a well soaked Cedar plank as the smoking agent. You can find lots of recipies for this at the Food Network. I've tried a few and it is absolutely delicious. There is one inparticular that I love it is accompanied by Cilantro pesto. Yuuuuuummmmmm effing eeeeee!!!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2007
    just to whet your appetite all. ;):D
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited June 2007
    Steve gave me a call yesterday to point me to this thread and got me hungry. Went over to Costco...it's now $13.99/lb...picked up a couple of lbs. anyway.

    Lemon
    Butter
    Garlic
    Cilantro
    Dried Red Pepper
    Sea Salt

    25 minutes on the grill...perfect...best salmon I can remember cooking for us.

    Thanks Steve and DB for pointing the way.

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2007
    Ron, glad you enjoyed it... it's really good salmon. Although, it's nearly over for this year already.. only a week or so left in the season. then it's gone till next year. :eek: :(
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  • bikerboy
    bikerboy Posts: 1,211
    edited June 2007
    That is the best fish! Safeway has it for $8/lb and my wife and I have had it a couple of nights now. You have some great recipes. Cant do wrong with salt and pepper on the grill. It has the highest fat content which gives it the great flavor. Cant get enough. Sorry if it isnt available in your neck of the woods. Your missing out
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2007
    bikerboy, very nice.. sounds like you love it as much as I do. is it possible to overdose on it? LOL I sure hope not. :)
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