Maple-Mustard Grilled Coho

A summery New England–leaning grill dinner with maple-mustard coho, sweet July corn, and a crisp cucumber-tomato relish.

Ingredients

  • Coho Salmon Fillet
    12 ounces $15.99
  • Bi-color Corn
    2 ears, husked $0.79
  • Organic Slicing Cucumbers
    1 medium cucumber $1.10
  • Grape Tomatoes, 1 PT
    1 cup, halved $3.69
  • Organic Lemons
    1 lemon $1.29
  • Italian Parsley Bunch
    1/4 cup chopped $1.49
  • Maple syrup
    1 tablespoon
  • Dijon mustard
    1 tablespoon
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons, divided
  • Apple cider vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon, divided
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon, divided
  • Unsalted butter
    1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high and oil the grates; slice the cucumber into thin half-moons, halve the tomatoes, chop the parsley, and cut the lemon in half.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pat the salmon dry and brush the flesh side with the glaze.
  3. In another bowl, toss the cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper; set aside so the relish gets juicy while you grill.
  4. Grill the corn, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly charred and tender, about 10 minutes total; move it to a cooler spot if it browns too quickly.
  5. Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill, close the lid, and cook 6 to 9 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish flakes easily and the thickest part reaches 145°F; avoid flipping unless needed for grill marks.
  6. Rub the hot corn with butter and a pinch of salt, then cut the ears in half if desired; squeeze a little lemon over the salmon.
  7. Plate the salmon with the buttered grilled corn and spoon the cucumber-tomato relish alongside or over the fish for a bright, seasonal finish.

Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: About $20–$26 using the listed coho salmon, bi-color corn, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon, and parsley; final cost depends on salmon weight.

Health notes: About 620 calories per serving with high protein, omega-3 fats, and fiber from the corn and vegetables.

Drink pairing: A chilled Sauvignon Blanc works well with the lemony relish and rich grilled salmon.