Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
23 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
243 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
International
Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa
Description
Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa highlights fresh wild-caught salmon gently seasoned and grilled to develop a lightly charred exterior while maintaining moistness inside. The fish is brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with ground cumin, salt, and pepper before cooking skin side up on a medium heat grill for about 3-4 minutes per side depending on thickness. This method allows subtle smoky flavors to develop and prevents sticking.
The peach salsa topping blends diced ripe peaches, Roma tomato, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Chilling the salsa for at least two hours enhances the melding of flavors, resulting in a bright, fruity, and slightly spicy complement that balances the richness of the salmon. The mild heat from jalapeno can be adjusted by leaving membranes intact or removing them.
This recipe can also be pan-fried if a grill is not available, using similar timing and seasoning, making it accessible to home cooks. The salsa adds a fresh counterpoint to the salmon's tender texture, suitable for serving with light sides or as a standalone entrée.
Ingredients
- 4 (5-6) ounce salmon fillet wild caught, with skin
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin ground
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- For the peach salsa:
- 2 cups peach can also use ripe nectarines, diced, fresh, ripe
- 1 Roma tomato , seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper , seeds and membranes removed, finely chopped (or leave the membranes if you prefer a spicier salsa)
- 1/4 cup onion red, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- To make the peach salsa combine all ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Brush both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil, sprinkle with the ground cumin and some salt and pepper.Pre-heat the grill to medium heat and brush the cooking grates with oil.Lay the salmon skin side up (flesh side down) on the grill. Depending on the thickness of the salmon, grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until done. Serve immediately topped with some peach salsa.
- IF YOU DON'T HAVE A GRILL: This is also wonderful pan-fried. Just follow the same instructions of heating the pan over medium-high heat, adding a little oil, and frying each side for 3-4 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 356mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 924mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 554IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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