Wild sockeye salmon and peak-summer zucchini meet a bright Washington cherry–dill relish in this quick Pacific Northwest grill dinner.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $17–$20 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 540 calories per serving, with roughly 40 grams of protein, omega-3 fats, and a generous portion of vegetables.
Drink pairing: A lightly chilled Pinot Noir complements the salmon and echoes the sweet-tart cherry relish.
Details
Ingredients
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Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)12 oz $15.99
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Zucchini1 lb $1.29
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Private Selection™ Fresh Skylar Rae Super Sweet Washington Cherries1/2 cup, pitted $5.99
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1/4 cup, finely diced $3.99
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Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill2 tablespoons, chopped $2.49
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Fresh Organic Lemon1 $1.29
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Extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons, divided
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Dijon mustard1 teaspoon
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon, divided
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat a clean grill to medium-high heat, about 425°F, and lightly oil the grates. Pit and chop the cherries, dice the onion, chop the dill, and zest and juice half the lemon.
- Combine the cherries, onion, dill, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper; let the relish stand while you grill.
- Trim the zucchini and slice it lengthwise into planks about 1/2 inch thick. Toss with 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper.
- Pat the salmon dry and divide it into two portions. Rub with the remaining teaspoon of olive oil and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Grill the zucchini for 3–4 minutes per side until striped and tender. Grill the salmon for 3–5 minutes per side, turning carefully, until it reaches 145°F in the thickest part; transfer it to a plate and rest for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the grilled zucchini on two plates, add the salmon, and spoon the Washington cherry–dill relish over the top. Serve with the remaining lemon half cut into wedges.