Ingredients
¼cupextra-virgin olive oil
1clovegarlic
1sprigrosemary,4-inch
¾cupJapanese panko breadcrumbs
½tsplemon zest,grated
salt and freshly ground pepper
¼cuphoney
1½tbspfresh lemon juice
2sprigsmint
4½lbssalmon fillets,skinless
Preparation
Light a grill.
In a small skillet, warm the ¼ cup of olive oil with the garlic and rosemary over moderate heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
Remove the skillet from the heat, add the lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.
Discard the rosemary sprig and smashed garlic from the crumbs.
In a small saucepan, combine the honey with the lemon juice and mint sprigs and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
Grill the fish over a medium-high fire for about 10 minutes, turning once, until lightly charred and just pink in the center.
Brush the honey and lemon glaze all over the fillets and grill for about 2 minutes until lightly lacquered, turning and brushing both sides.
Transfer the grilled, glazed salmon to plates, sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and serve immediately.