Grilled Sockeye with Cherry Corn Relish
A bright Pacific Northwest summer dinner with grilled wild sockeye, sweet corn, and a quick cherry–Walla Walla onion relish that celebrates July in Washington.
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Ingredients
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Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)12 ounces, cut into 2 portions $15.99
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Kroger® Sweet Corn on the Cob2 ears $2.99
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Fresh Red Cherries in Bag1 cup, pitted and chopped $4.99
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1/4 cup, finely diced $3.99
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Fresh Organic Lemon - Each1 lemon, zested and juiced $1.29
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Parsley2 tablespoons, chopped $1.29
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Garlic1 small clove, grated or minced $0.79
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Olive oil2 tablespoons, divided
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Dijon mustard1 teaspoon
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Kosher saltto taste
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Black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium-high and clean the grates well; pit and chop the cherries, finely dice the Walla Walla onion, chop the parsley, zest and juice the lemon, and shuck the corn.
- Make the relish by mixing the cherries, Walla Walla onion, parsley, half the lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, 1 teaspoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper; let it sit while you grill.
- Pat the salmon dry, then brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper; in a small bowl, stir together the remaining lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, and remaining olive oil for a quick glaze.
- Grill the corn, turning every few minutes, until lightly charred and tender, 10 to 12 minutes; move it to a cooler spot on the grill if it browns too quickly.
- Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill and cook 5 to 7 minutes, brushing the top with the lemon-Dijon glaze during the last 2 minutes; flip only if needed and cook until the fish flakes and reaches 145°F in the thickest part.
- Transfer the salmon to a plate and rest for 3 minutes while you cut the corn kernels from the cobs or leave the ears whole; season the corn with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Plate the grilled sockeye with the cherry–Walla Walla relish spooned over the top and serve with the charred sweet corn alongside.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: About $27–$32 using the listed salmon, corn, cherries, Walla Walla onion, lemon, and herbs; pantry staples not included.
Health notes: Serves 2; about 520 calories per serving with high protein, omega-3 fats, and fiber from corn and fruit.
Drink pairing: A crisp, citrusy white wine or sparkling water with lemon balances the rich salmon and sweet cherry relish.