Grilled King Salmon with Charred Summer Corn
Rich king salmon, smoky summer corn, and juicy heirloom tomatoes come together with a vivid basil-lemon vinaigrette for a restaurant-worthy grilled dinner.
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Ingredients
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King Salmon Fillet12 ounces, cut into two 6-ounce fillets $29.99
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Bi-color Corn2 ears, shucked $0.79
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Organic Heirloom Tomatoes8 ounces $4.43
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Organic Basil0.5 ounce $2.99
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Organic Lemons1 lemon $1.29
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extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons
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Dijon mustard1 teaspoon
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honey1 teaspoon
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kosher salt2 teaspoons
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black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Heat a clean grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Pat 12 ounces King Salmon Fillet dry, then coat it with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; let it stand for 10 minutes while preparing the vegetables.
- Cut 8 ounces Organic Heirloom Tomatoes into bite-size wedges, roughly chop 0.5 ounce Organic Basil, and zest 1 Organic Lemon before squeezing its juice.
- Whisk the chopped 0.5 ounce Organic Basil, zest and juice from 1 Organic Lemon, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt into a vinaigrette.
- Coat 2 shucked ears Bi-color Corn with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Grill the 2 ears for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and charred in spots; transfer them to a cutting board.
- Grill the seasoned 12 ounces King Salmon Fillet for 4–5 minutes per side with the lid closed between turns, until the center reaches 145°F; transfer the 2 fillets to a plate and rest them for 5 minutes.
- Cut the kernels from the 2 grilled ears Bi-color Corn and gently toss them with the prepared 8 ounces Organic Heirloom Tomatoes and half of the basil-lemon vinaigrette.
- Divide the charred corn and tomato salad between 2 plates, add 1 rested salmon fillet to each, and spoon the other half of the basil-lemon vinaigrette over the fish before serving.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: About $40 total
Health notes: About 640 calories per serving, with roughly 40 grams of protein, beneficial omega-3 fats, and fiber-rich summer produce.
Drink pairing: A lightly oaked Chardonnay complements the rich salmon and smoky-sweet corn while staying fresh beside the basil and lemon.