Wild Washington sockeye and sweet summer corn hit the grill together, then get bright Persian flavor from turmeric, sumac, lemon, mint, and crisp cucumber.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $15–$18 for 2, excluding pantry staples
Health notes: About 590 calories per serving, with roughly 38 grams of protein, omega-3-rich fats, and fiber-rich summer vegetables.
Drink pairing: A chilled dry rosé complements the salmon and smoky corn without overwhelming the lemony herbs and spices.
Details
Ingredients
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Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)12 ounces, cut into 2 portions $14.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.99
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Cucumber1 medium cucumber $0.89
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1/4 cup finely diced $3.99
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Simple Truth Organic® Mint2 tablespoons chopped $2.49
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Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs1 clove $2.49
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Fresh lemon juice3 tablespoons
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Extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
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Ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon
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Ground cumin1/2 teaspoon
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Ground coriander1/2 teaspoon
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Ground sumac1 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, husk 2 ears corn; dice 1 medium cucumber; finely dice 1/4 cup Walla Walla sweet onion; chop 2 tablespoons mint; and mince 1 garlic clove.
- Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, the minced 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Coat 12 ounces salmon with the mixture and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Grill 2 ears corn for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until tender and lightly charred. Transfer the 2 ears corn to a cutting board and cool for 3 minutes.
- Place the marinated 12 ounces salmon skin-side down on the grill. Grill for 4–5 minutes, flip carefully, and cook for 2–3 minutes more, until the center reaches 145°F or flakes easily.
- Cut the kernels from the cooled 2 ears corn. Toss the kernels with 1 diced medium cucumber, 1/4 cup diced Walla Walla sweet onion, 2 tablespoons chopped mint, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon sumac, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Plate 6 ounces grilled salmon per person and divide the corn-cucumber salad evenly alongside it.