Grilled Alaskan Salmon with Aji Jobito Lemon Glaze,
Rice Pilaf, and Roasted Broccoli
Author: David Marks
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 35 - 40 minutes
Total: ~ 1 hour
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Grilled Alaskan Salmon with Aji Jobito Lemon Glaze, Rice Pilaf, and Roasted Broccoli, a vibrant and flavorful seafood feast. Fresh Alaskan salmon is grilled to perfection and finished with a zesty, slightly spicy Aji Jobito lemon glaze, while a tropical pineapple-coconut rice pilaf adds a sweet, aromatic contrast. Roasted broccoli with garlic and olive oil completes the plate with a crisp, savory element. This dish balances bright citrus, subtle heat, and rich, savory flavors, making it a visually stunning and mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Salmon
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1 Alaskan salmon filet
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Salt
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Pepper
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Garlic powder
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Onion powder
Aji Jobito Lemon Glaze
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2 Tbsp Aji Jobito Pepper Jelly
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1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
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Zest of 1 lemon
Pineapple-Coconut Rice Pilaf
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14 oz regular coconut milk
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1 cup chicken broth
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8 oz fresh chopped pineapple
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1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
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1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
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1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
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1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
Roasted Broccoli
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1 crown broccoli
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4 Tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
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3 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
Fish:
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Rinse and pat salmon dry. Season flesh side with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a touch of olive oil.
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Heat grill, oil grates. Place salmon skin side up. Grill 3–5 minutes, rotate 45°, and grill 3–5 more minutes for grill marks.
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Flip and cook skin side down until internal temp reaches 145°F. Rest 10 minutes. Ladle glaze on top.
Rice Pilaf:
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Bring coconut milk, broth, and pineapple to boil. Stir in rice.
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Cover, simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
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Fluff with fork, add cilantro and bell pepper. Season with crushed red pepper.
Glaze:
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In a saucepan, simmer lemon juice for 2–3 minutes.
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Stir in Aji Jobito Pepper Jelly, cook until syrupy.
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Remove from heat, add lemon zest.
Broccoli:
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Break broccoli into florets. Toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper.
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Roast at 450°F for 10–12 minutes. Broil 2–3 minutes until edges are browned.
Assembly:
Plate rice pilaf in center, arrange roasted broccoli around edges, top with glazed salmon. Serve immediately.
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