Grilled Coho with Corn Succotash

A bright California Modern grilled salmon dinner with sweet July corn, zucchini, and a fresh tomato-basil relish that feels summery but stays weeknight-fast.

Ingredients

  • Coho Salmon Fillet (Farm Raised)
    12 oz, cut into 2 portions $8.99
  • Kroger® Sweet Corn on the Cob
    2 ears, husked $4.99
  • Zucchini
    1 medium, sliced lengthwise into planks $2.69
  • Private Selection® Fresh Petite Cherry Snacking Tomatoes
    1 cup, halved $5.00
  • Simple Truth Organic® Basil
    1/2 cup loosely packed leaves, chopped $4.99
  • Green Onions
    2, thinly sliced $1.50
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1, zested and juiced $2.00
  • Garlic
    1 small clove, finely grated $0.79
  • Olive oil
    3 tablespoons, divided
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    to taste
  • Black pepper
    to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high and oil the grates. Pat the salmon dry, then season with lemon zest, smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper; let it sit while you prep the vegetables.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the halved tomatoes, basil, grated garlic, honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to make a quick relish.
  3. Brush the corn and zucchini with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the corn, turning often, until lightly charred and tender, about 8 to 10 minutes; grill the zucchini until marked and just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  4. Move the vegetables to a cutting board. Cut the corn kernels from the cobs, chop the zucchini into bite-size pieces, and toss both with the sliced green onions and another squeeze of lemon juice.
  5. Grill the salmon skin-side down first if skin-on, covered, until the flesh releases easily and is mostly opaque, about 5 to 6 minutes. Flip carefully and cook 2 to 4 minutes more, until the salmon flakes and reaches 145°F in the thickest part.
  6. Rest the salmon for 3 minutes. Taste the corn-zucchini mixture and tomato relish, adjusting with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  7. Plate the corn and zucchini as a warm summer base, set the grilled salmon on top, and spoon the tomato-basil relish over the fish before serving.

Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: About $20–$25 using listed sale ingredients plus pantry staples

Health notes: About 520 calories per serving with high protein, omega-3 fats, and a fiber-rich vegetable side.

Drink pairing: Pair with chilled Sauvignon Blanc or sparkling lemon water to match the citrusy salmon and sweet corn.