Chef Jeff Vigillas Salmon Dynamite

Turn up the heat with Chef Jeff Vigilla’s Salmon Dynamite — smoked cedar-planked salmon covered in a creamy, spicy “dynamite” topping of mayo, sriracha, ginger, scallions, and citrus. Brined for ultimate juiciness and finished with island flair, this dish delivers bold, unforgettable flavor.

If you love seafood with a twist, try our Miso Tilapia by Chad Owens for another island-style favorite. Or explore the technique of cedar plank grilling to master the smoky finish.

Elegant yet approachable, this Salmon Dynamite recipe brings Hawaiian flavor to your table.

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Chef Jeff Vigillas Salmon Dynamite

Chef Jeff Vigilla whips up this amazing salmon dynamite recipe on the fly – He had 1 hour to come up with a menu from leftovers in our Cooking Hawaiian Style kitchen and this is what he came up with – Brilliant!

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Hawaiian, Local

Servings 6 Serves

Calories 294 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Salmon:

• 2 lbs. salmon fillet trimmed to fit onto the cedar plank
• 1 cedar plank 12”x6” soaked in water for 15 minutes, remove pat dry

Brine:

• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1/4 cup sugar

Dynamite Topping:

• 1-1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoon scallions fine sliced
• 1 tablespoon pickled ginger chopped fine
• 2 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

 

• Mix together the ingredients for the brine.
• Place the salmon into a large deep container or baking pan.
• Pour the brine over the salmon and refrigerate for 25 minutes.
• After 25 minutes remove the salmon and pat dry.
• Place the salmon fillet onto the cedar Plank.
• Spread topping onto the salmon covering the entire surface.
• Place the prepared salmon onto a large baking pan and bake in a 350 degree pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes till golden.
• Garnish with additional pickled ginger, tobiko, sliced scallions and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 4980mgPotassium: 763mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin B1: 0.3mgVitamin B5: 3mgVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

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