A peak-summer Pacific Northwest grill dinner with rich wild sockeye, smoky sweet corn, and a juicy cherry relish that feels special but cooks fast.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $27–$32 using the listed salmon, corn, cherries, Walla Walla onion, lemon, and herbs; pantry staples not included.
Health notes: Serves 2; about 520 calories per serving with high protein, omega-3 fats, and fiber from the corn and cherries.
Drink pairing: Pinot Gris is crisp enough for the lemony relish while still having enough body for grilled salmon.
Details
Ingredients
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Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)12 ounces, cut into 2 portions $15.99
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Kroger® Sweet Corn on the Cob2 ears $2.99
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Fresh Red Cherries in Bag1 cup, pitted and chopped $4.99
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1/4 cup, finely diced $3.99
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Fresh Organic Lemon - Each1 lemon, zested and juiced $1.29
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Parsley2 tablespoons, chopped $1.29
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Olive oil2 tablespoons, divided
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Dijon mustard1 teaspoon
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Garlic powder1/8 teaspoon
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Kosher saltto taste
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Black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium-high, clean and oil the grates, and set up one cooler zone if possible; shuck the corn, pit and chop the cherries, finely dice the Walla Walla onion, chop the parsley, and zest and juice the lemon.
- Make the cherry relish by mixing the cherries, Walla Walla onion, parsley, half the lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, 1 teaspoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper; let it sit while everything grills.
- Pat the sockeye dry, brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper; in a small bowl, stir together the Dijon mustard, remaining lemon juice, garlic powder, and remaining olive oil for a mild lemon-Dijon glaze.
- Grill the corn, turning every few minutes, until lightly charred and tender, 10 to 12 minutes; transfer it to a board and keep warm.
- Place the salmon skin-side down over medium-high heat, close the grill lid, and cook without flipping for 5 to 7 minutes, brushing the top with the lemon-Dijon glaze during the last 2 minutes.
- Cook the sockeye until the thickest part reaches 125°F to 130°F for moist, medium fish, or 145°F if following the official food-safety guideline; transfer to a plate and rest for 3 minutes.
- Cut the corn kernels from the cobs and stir about half into the cherry relish, reserving the rest as a side; taste the relish and adjust with more salt, pepper, or lemon if needed.
- Plate the grilled sockeye with the cherry-corn relish spooned over the top and the remaining grilled corn alongside.