GOCHUGARU SALMON WITH CRISPY RICE
Gochugaru, a mild, fragrant red-pepper powder, bedazzles this quick salmon dinner. As a key ingredient in Korean home cooking, gochugaru proves that some chiles provide not only heat but fruity sweetness as well. Here, that's especially true once it's bloomed in maple syrup, vinegar and butter. If you like shiny things, you may find great pleasure in watching this pan sauce transform into a mirrored, crimson glaze. Try to get long center-cut salmon fillets for uniform thickness and even cooking. Their crispy skin tastes wonderful with white rice, which toasts in the rendered salmon fat. To balance the richness of the fish, serve it with fresh, crunchy things, like cucumbers or pickles, or a big green salad.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season the salmon on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and sear the salmon fillets skin side down until the skin is browned and crispy, 2 to 5 minutes. The salmon's orange flesh will begin to turn pale coral as the heat slowly creeps up the sides of the fish; you want that coral color to come up about two-thirds of the way at this point for a nice medium-rare. Carefully flip the salmon and cook the second side until the flesh feels firm, another 1 to 2 minutes. When you press it, it should not feel wobbly. Transfer the salmon to a plate skin side down and keep the pan with the rendered fat over the heat.
- Add the rice to the fat in the pan and spread in an even layer, packing it down as if making a rice pancake. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the bottom is lightly browned and toasted, about 5 minutes. You should hear it crackle. Flip the rice like a pancake, using a spatula if needed. You may not be able to flip it all in one piece, but that's OK. Cook until lightly toasted on the second side, another 1 to 2 minutes. Go longer if you want crispier rice, but the trifecta of crispy-chewy-soft tastes wonderful.
- While the rice is cooking, stir together the gochugaru, maple syrup, rice vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. When the rice is done, divide it evenly among the plates. In the now empty pan, add the gochugaru mixture and cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat until it bubbles up and reduces significantly, 15 seconds to 1 minute. It should look pretty sticky. Turn off the heat and add the cold butter, stirring with a wooden spoon or tongs until fully melted and incorporated into the gochugaru mixture. Pour this glaze over the salmon and serve with cucumbers or pickles if you'd like.
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Laura Lawton
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the crispy rice was a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Anthony Kelly
[email protected]This dish is a great way to add some spice to your salmon. The gochugaru marinade gives the salmon a nice kick and the crispy rice is a great way to add some texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Shahid Raheem
[email protected]The gochugaru salmon was delicious! The marinade was flavorful and the salmon cooked perfectly. The crispy rice was a great addition and added a nice texture to the dish. I would definitely make this again.
Brandon Mareda
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the crispy rice was a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ezekiel Siwa
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of salmon, but this dish was a game changer! The gochugaru marinade really gave the salmon a nice flavor and the crispy rice was a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Joseph phiri
[email protected]This dish is a great way to add some spice to your salmon. The gochugaru marinade gives the salmon a nice kick and the crispy rice is a great way to add some texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Bikash Thapa magar
[email protected]I love the flavor of the gochugaru marinade! It really gives the salmon a nice kick. The crispy rice is also a great addition and adds a nice texture to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
bijaya bhandari
[email protected]This was my first time making salmon and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the salmon was cooked perfectly. The crispy rice was a great addition and added a nice texture to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Jamarian Andrus
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook salmon and this recipe did not disappoint! The gochugaru marinade gave the salmon a great flavor and the crispy rice was a nice addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Raja Bayu
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The salmon was flavorful and the crispy rice was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Mehar Arslan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the crispy rice was a nice addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Digjoy Roy
[email protected]I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the crispy rice is a great way to add some texture to the dish. I've made this for my friends and family and they all love it.
Gulzaib Khan
[email protected]The gochugaru salmon was delicious! The marinade was flavorful and the salmon cooked perfectly. The crispy rice was a great addition and added a nice texture to the dish. I would definitely make this again.
Mariama Sesay
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the crispy rice was a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Saleem Muhammad
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of salmon, but this dish changed my mind. The gochugaru marinade made the salmon so flavorful and the crispy rice was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this again!
Iqra Qusar
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The gochugaru gave the salmon a nice kick and the crispy rice was a hit. Will definitely be making this again.
Kika garcia
[email protected]This was an amazing dish! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the crispy rice added a great texture. I will definitely be making this again.