4 Ways to Prepare Costco Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 lb Costco salmon fillet (fresh, skinless or skin-on depending on preference; divided for different preparations)
• Salt (for salted salmon preparation)
• 2 tbsp Miso paste (for miso marinade)
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce (for sweet soy marinade and serving sashimi)
• 1 tsp Ginger (freshly grated; for soy marinade)
• Wasabi (for serving with sashimi)
• 1 tsp Sugar (for sweet soy marinade)

Steps

1. 1

   Always pat the salmon meat dry with a paper towel before cooking or marinating to ensure the best texture and flavor absorption.

2. 2

   For Sashimi: Slice the freshest portion of the salmon into thin pieces and serve with wasabi and soy sauce.

3. 3

   For Salted Salmon: Rub salmon with salt and wrap it tightly in paper towels and plastic wrap. This helps draw out moisture and odors. Let it sit in the refrigerator until the next day when it becomes more flavorful.

4. 4

   For Miso Marinade: Coat the salmon in a mixture of miso and other seasonings (like mirin or sake, if available), gently massaging the marinade into the fish.

5. 5

   For Sweet Soy Ginger Marinade: Combine soy sauce, sugar, and freshly grated ginger. Marinate the salmon in this mixture; the ginger adds a fresh aroma that complements the sweet soy.

6. 6

   For the best flavor, allow the marinated salmon (miso or soy) to sit in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

7. 7

   When ready to cook, place the marinated salmon on parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup much easier.

Notes

The author specifically recommends using Costco salmon for these preparations. The 'salted salmon' method is a traditional Japanese technique called Shiozake. Marinating for 2-3 days is recommended for deep flavor penetration.

Nutrition per serving

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• Japanese
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• sashimi
• miso
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