Korean Grilled Salmon, Gochujang-Soju Marinade

Korean Grilled Salmon, Gochujang-Soju Marinade

Korean Grilled Salmon, Gochujang-Soju Marinade
Mixed Lettuce Salad with Cucumber & Radish Batons
Served with Ice Cold Soju

Gochujang, a red chili paste with sweet heat and a funky fermented umami richness is used as a base for many marinades. Combined with soju, sesame oil, and soy sauce – this gochujang marinade lends a complex flavor profile to the smoky salmon’s unctuous texture.

Ice cold soju makes a perfect accompaniment to grilled salmon. This Korean alcoholic beverage distilled from rice has slightly floral and barely sweet flavors. Pleasantly light and refreshing with a round mouth-feel, and an alcoholic content of 20%, it is usually enjoyed neat, sipped from a shot glass. In this dish, the salmon is obviously the star, a fresh crisp salad and smooth snappy soju play the supporting roles.

Korean Grilled Salmon, Gochujang-Soju Marinade Recipe

Korean Grilled Salmon, Gochujang-Soju Marinade

Marinade for 4 servings:

  • 1/4 c. gochujang
  • 2 T. soju
  • 1 T. sesame oil
  • 1 T. low sodium soy sauce
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Whisk all ingredients together.

Korean Grilled Salmon, Gochujang-Soju Marinade

Coat salmon fillets with marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Cook salmon on a clean, well-oiled grill over high heat until barely cooked through, turning once.

Korean Grilled Salmon, Gochujang-Soju Marinade

Salad:

  • mixed lettuces
  • cucumber, seeded, cut into batons
  • korean radish, peeled, cut into batons

Dressing:

  • 1 T. sesame oil
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1 T. seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Korean Grilled Salmon, Gochujang-Soju Marinade

Serve grilled salmon with salad. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Enjoy with soju.
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7 thoughts on “Korean Grilled Salmon, Gochujang-Soju Marinade”

  1. I love to cook and want to try this recipe, however i live in a small town and unable to find any Soju. Is there an appropriate substitute that i might be able to use?

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