Ingredients
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
1/2 cup rice wine or seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons Asian chili-garlic sauce
1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons seeded and finely chopped jalapeño pepper
One 1-1/2-pound salmon fillet or 1-1/2 pounds tuna steaks, sliced on a 45-degree angle to 1/2 inch thick
Sauce
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter (don’t use natural, which becomes grainy)
1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup rice wine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
4 shakes of Tabasco sauce
6 scallions (white and tender green parts), chopped, for garnish
1/2 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts for garnish
Preparation
In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, rice wine, sugar, chili sauce, 1/2 cup of the cilantro, the lemon juice, and jalapeño until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is blended. Add the salmon, turn to coat, and cover.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 1 hour. Remove the salmon from the marinade, pat dry, and thread a slice of salmon onto each skewer.
Do Ahead: At this point, you can cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.
- Build a hot charcoal fire or preheat the broiler or a gas grill for 10 minutes. Grill the skewers, or broil on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
Do Ahead: At this point, you can let cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Let come to room temperature before serving.
- Serve the salmon garnished with the remaining 1/2 cup of cilantro and the peanut sauce.
