Turkish Grilled Sockeye & Corn
Wild sockeye gets a smoky Turkish-inspired crust alongside charred sweet corn, a crisp tomato-cucumber salad, and creamy dill sauce featuring peak Washington August produce.
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Ingredients
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Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)1 pound $15.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.75
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Fresh Roma Tomato8 ounces $1.49
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Cucumber1 medium $0.89
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Jumbo Red Onions2 ounces $1.19
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Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill1/4 cup chopped $2.49
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plain Greek yogurt1/2 cup
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garlic1 clove, finely grated
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extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons
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red wine vinegar4 teaspoons
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honey1 teaspoon
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smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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ground cumin3/4 teaspoon
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Aleppo pepper1/2 teaspoon
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kosher salt1 1/4 teaspoons
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black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat a clean grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Pat 1 pound sockeye salmon dry, then rub it with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; rest for 15 minutes while preparing the accompaniments.
- Stir together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, 1 finely grated garlic clove, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; refrigerate until plating.
- Dice 8 ounces Roma tomato, 1 medium cucumber, and 2 ounces red onion. Toss them with 2 tablespoons chopped dill, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- Brush 2 ears sweet corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Grill the 2 ears sweet corn for 8 to 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until tender and evenly charred.
- Grill the seasoned 1 pound sockeye salmon skin-side down for 4 to 5 minutes with the lid closed. Flip carefully and grill for 1 to 3 minutes more, until the thickest portion reaches 145°F; transfer to a platter and rest for 3 minutes.
- Plate 8 ounces grilled salmon, 1 ear charred corn, half the tomato-cucumber salad, and half the yogurt sauce on each of 2 plates.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $22 for listed ingredients, plus yogurt and pantry staples
Health notes: About 790 calories per serving, with roughly 50 grams of protein, heart-healthy omega-3 fats, and fiber-rich summer vegetables.
Drink pairing: A dry rosé complements the rich sockeye, smoky spices, and sweet grilled corn without overwhelming the fresh salad.