Blackened Summer Salmon with Chimichurri

Name: Blackened Summer Salmon with Chimichurri
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cilantro; ⅔ cup fresh parsley; ¼ cup fresh oregano; 2 garlic cloves; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; ⅔ cup olive oil; kosher salt and pepper; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 ears of corn; 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes; 1 avocado; ¼ cup fresh cilantro; kosher salt and pepper; a squeeze of fresh lime; 2 pound salmont filet; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; kosher salt and pepper; pinch crushed red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4 people
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Blackened Summer Salmon with Chimichurri

Kian Mendoza

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This summer salmon recipe is my favorite! Grilled blackened salmon served with herby chimichurri and a tomato corn salad. It's delicious and satisfying!

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Ingredients

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chimichurri

1 cup fresh cilantro
⅔ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup red wine vinegar
⅔ cup olive oil
kosher salt and pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

summer salad

3 ears of corn, cut from the cob
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 avocado, cubed
¼ cup fresh cilantro
kosher salt and pepper
a squeeze of fresh lime

salmon

2 pound salmont filet
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
kosher salt and pepper
pinch crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

As a note, make the chimichurri first (or even ahead of time) and the tomato salad right before the salmon! It's also up to you whether you'd like to grill the corn or use fresh. If grilling, throw it on the grill with the salmon! If fresh, slice it right off the cob.

chimichurri

Combine the parsley, cilantro, oregano and garlic in a food processor and pulse until small leaves and pieces remain. Add in the vinegar and pulse once more. With the processor going, stream in the olive oil and mix until just combined. Stir in a big pinch of salt, pepper and a small pinch of red pepper flakes. Taste and season additionally if needed.

summer salad

Stir everything (except the avocado) together in a bowl with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Squeeze in fresh lemon. Add the avocado right before serving.

salmon

Preheat your grill to 400 to 450 degrees F.
Pat the salmon dry with a towel. Stir together the paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle all over the salmon.
Place the salmon on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until it’s opaque and pink. Remove the salmon and let it sit for 5 minutes.