Flame-kissed coho, sweet charred corn, burstingly ripe tomatoes, and silky lemon-basil butter make this an elegant celebration of Washington’s late-summer bounty.
- Total time: 40 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $27
- Calories per serving: 600 cal
- Grill
Drink pairing: A lightly oaked Chardonnay has enough richness for the salmon and bright acidity for the lemon and tomatoes.
Details
Ingredients
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Coho Salmon Fillet12 ounces $15.99
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Bi-color Corn2 ears $0.79
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Organic Sungold Cherry Tomatoes6 ounces $4.43
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Green Onion2 green onions $1.39
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Organic Basil1/4 cup chopped $2.99
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Organic Lemons1 medium lemon, for 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice $1.29
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Unsalted butter3 tablespoons, softened
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Extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Kosher salt2 teaspoons
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
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Preheat a clean grill to medium-high heat, about 425–450°F, with one cooler area for managing flare-ups.
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Prepare the produce: shuck 2 ears Bi-color Corn; halve 6 ounces Organic Sungold Cherry Tomatoes; thinly slice 2 green onions; and chop 1/4 cup basil. Zest and juice 1 medium lemon to obtain 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice.
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Pat 12 ounces Coho Salmon Fillet dry and coat it with:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Let the seasoned salmon stand for 10 minutes while making the butter.
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Make the lemon-basil butter by stirring together:
- 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 1 sliced green onion
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Set the lemon-basil butter aside at room temperature.
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Rub the 2 shucked ears of corn with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Place the corn on the grill and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
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Add the seasoned salmon to the grill skin-side down if skin-on. Grill the salmon for 4 minutes, then carefully turn and cook for 1–2 minutes more, checking early if the fillet is thin. Remove it at 125–130°F for medium if using properly handled fish and comfortable with medium salmon, or at 145°F for fully cooked fish per USDA guidance. Continue turning the corn as needed until tender and charred, 10–12 minutes total, then remove it from the grill. Rest the salmon for 3 minutes.
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Cut the kernels from the grilled corn and toss them with:
- 6 ounces halved Sungold tomatoes
- 1 sliced green onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Keep the corn-tomato salad slightly warm for serving.
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Divide the warm corn-tomato salad between two plates. Add the grilled coho, spoon all the lemon-basil butter over the fish, and serve immediately.