Basque Grilled Sockeye with Charred Corn Pipérade
Wild sockeye gets a fancy but weeknight-manageable Basque treatment with smoky grilled peppers, Walla Walla sweet onion, ripe July tomatoes, and charred WA corn.
Ingredients
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Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)12 oz, cut into 2 portions $15.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears, husked $0.75
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1 small onion or 1/2 large onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds $3.29
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Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper1 pepper, halved and seeded $1.67
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Fresh Anaheim Peppers1 pepper, halved and seeded $2.99
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Fresh On the Vine Red Tomatoes by the Bunch2 medium tomatoes, halved $1.99
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Garlic1 clove, finely grated or minced $0.79
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Fresh Organic Lemon - Each1 lemon, zested and juiced $1.29
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Parsley1/4 cup chopped $1.29
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Olive oil3 tablespoons, divided
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Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar1 tablespoon
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Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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Red pepper flakespinch, optional
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Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high and oil the grates. Pat the salmon dry, then season with salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon olive oil; let it sit while you prep the vegetables.
- Brush the corn, onion rounds, bell pepper, Anaheim pepper, and tomato halves with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the corn and onion for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender. Grill the peppers for 6–8 minutes until blistered, and grill the tomatoes cut-side down for 2–3 minutes until lightly charred and juicy.
- Transfer the vegetables to a board. Cut the corn kernels from the cobs, dice the peppers and tomatoes, and roughly chop the onion; combine them in a bowl with garlic, parsley, vinegar, lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes, then carefully flip and grill 1–3 minutes more, until the thickest part reaches 125–130°F for medium or 145°F for fully cooked.
- Rest the salmon for 3 minutes while you taste the charred corn pipérade and adjust with salt, pepper, or more lemon juice.
- Spoon the warm corn-pipérade onto plates, set the grilled sockeye on top, and finish with extra parsley and any remaining lemon wedges.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: About $22–$28 for 2 servings, depending on salmon weight and how much produce is used.
Health notes: Serves 2; about 600 calories per serving with high protein, heart-healthy omega-3 fats, and plenty of summer vegetables.
Drink pairing: A crisp, citrusy white wine is ideal with the rich salmon, smoky peppers, and sweet corn.