Saengseon Gui (Grilled Salmon)

Salmon grilled crisp with just a whisper of salt and a squeeze of lemon. Rich, simple, low-sodium.

20 min4 servingsKorean
Saengseon Gui (Grilled Salmon) — Korean recipe, finished and plated

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Ingredients

  • 500 g Salmon fillet
  • 1 Lemon
  • 0.4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Scallions (optional)

Method

  1. Pat the fish dry, score the skin, and sprinkle with the salt.
  2. Grill or sear the fish in the oil, skin-side first, until the skin is crisp and the flesh cooked, about 4 minutes a side.
  3. Slice the scallions and scatter over; serve with lemon.

About Saengseon Gui (Grilled Salmon)

Saengseon Gui (Grilled Salmon) is a Korean lunch or dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes and serves 4.

Saengseon Gui (Grilled Salmon): frequently asked questions

Is Saengseon Gui (Grilled Salmon) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Saengseon Gui (Grilled Salmon) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Saengseon Gui (Grilled Salmon) take to make?

About 20 minutes start to finish, but only around 14 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Saengseon Gui (Grilled Salmon)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out scallions — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Saengseon Gui (Grilled Salmon) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.