Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Salsa (Printable Version)

Tender grilled salmon fillets topped with a fresh and zesty strawberry salsa, ideal for a light dinner.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz each, skin-on
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Strawberry Salsa

07 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
09 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
10 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
11 - Juice of 1 lime
12 - 1/2 teaspoon honey
13 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnish

14 - Lemon wedges
15 - Fresh cilantro leaves

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat grill to medium-high temperature, approximately 400°F.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil, then season evenly with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and lemon zest.
03 - Combine diced strawberries, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and honey in a medium mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently and allow flavors to meld.
04 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down on grill grates. Close lid and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip carefully and grill for 2 to 3 minutes more until flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
05 - Remove salmon from grill and allow to rest for 2 minutes before serving.
06 - Place each salmon fillet on a serving plate. Top with generous portions of strawberry salsa. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh cilantro leaves.
07 - Serve immediately while salmon is warm, optionally accompanied by light salad or steamed vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet-tart strawberry salsa cuts through the richness of the salmon in a way that feels almost shocking—your taste buds won't see it coming.
  • You actually have time to set the table and pour a drink because the whole thing is done in 25 minutes.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, so you're not sacrificing flavor to accommodate different diets.
02 -
  • Don't flip the salmon too early or too many times—it'll stick and tear, and your beautiful presentation goes out the window. Four to five minutes on the first side is the sweet spot.
  • Make the strawberry salsa at least 15 minutes before serving so the flavors have time to get acquainted, but not so far ahead that the strawberries turn mushy.
03 -
  • Oil your grill grate well and let it heat for a solid minute before placing salmon on it—this single step prevents sticking better than anything else.
  • If you don't have a grill, a grill pan on the stovetop works just fine; just make sure it gets properly hot before the salmon touches it.
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