Garlic, Scallion Marinated Grilled Salmon

Adapted from Food For thought, Favorite Recipes of Morristown-Beard School. Heat marinade in saucepan and let cool down and marinate salmon 2-3 hours and then grill.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 24  scallions, white portion only
• 4  garlic cloves, sliced
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 cup fresh thyme, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 6 (6 ounce)  salmon fillets

Directions

1. Heat oil in saucepan and then add scallions and saute for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add sliced garlic and continue to cook.
3. Add red pepper flakes, thyme and soy sauce and continue to cook another 3-4 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, let cool downl.
5. Cut a pocket into the salmon and place 1 piece of the marinated scallion in it. OR- place it on top of the salmon if wrapping into a foil packet.
6. Place the salmon fillets into the chilled marinade and refrigerate 2-3 hours.
7. Remove from the refrigerator and discard marinade.
8. Preheat grill and then lower flame on grill.
9. Place salmon on foil or in foil packets and grill until done, about 6-8 minutes or done to your preference.