Wild sockeye salmon gets a smoky Basque-inspired treatment with grilled summer corn piperade and a rich smoked-paprika aioli.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: About $24–$28 for 2 servings using listed package prices
Health notes: About 820 calories per serving, with roughly 50g protein, abundant omega-3 fats, and fiber-rich summer vegetables.
Drink pairing: A chilled Txakoli brings bright acidity and light effervescence that complement the smoky salmon and sweet corn.
Details
Ingredients
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Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)1 pound $14.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.99
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Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper1 pepper $1.67
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Fresh Roma Tomato8 ounces $1.49
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Garlic2 cloves $0.79
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Parsley1/4 cup chopped $1.29
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Kroger® Fresh Lemons Bag1 lemon, yielding 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice $4.99
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Mayonnaise1/4 cup
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Extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons
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Sherry vinegar1 tablespoon
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Capers, drained1 tablespoon
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Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat a clean grill to medium-high for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, husk 2 ears corn, halve and seed 1 red bell pepper, dice 8 ounces Roma tomato, mince 2 garlic cloves into separate portions, chop 1/4 cup parsley, and zest and juice 1 lemon to yield 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice.
- Stir together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; refrigerate the aioli until plating.
- Pat 1 pound sockeye salmon dry and coat it with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- Coat 2 ears corn and 1 halved red bell pepper with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Grill the vegetables for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and well marked; transfer them to a board.
- Grill 1 pound seasoned salmon for 3 minutes with the presentation side down, turn carefully, and cook for 4–6 minutes more, until the center reaches 145°F; transfer it to a platter and rest for 5 minutes.
- Cut the kernels from 2 grilled ears corn and dice 1 grilled red bell pepper. Toss them with 8 ounces diced Roma tomato, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, 1 tablespoon capers, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Divide the finished components between two plates, spoon the prepared aioli alongside, and serve immediately.