Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Salsa (Print View)

Tender grilled salmon enhanced by a zesty strawberry and jalapeño salsa for a bright finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Strawberry Salsa

07 - 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
08 - ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
09 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
10 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
11 - Juice of 1 lime
12 - ½ teaspoon honey or agave syrup
13 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnish

14 - Lemon wedges
15 - Fresh cilantro leaves

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C).
02 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and lemon zest.
03 - Combine strawberries, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Gently toss and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
04 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Close the lid and grill for 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes until salmon is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
05 - Remove salmon from grill and allow to rest for 2 minutes.
06 - Top each salmon fillet with generous spoonfuls of strawberry salsa. Garnish with lemon wedges and additional fresh cilantro leaves.
07 - Serve immediately, optionally paired with a light salad or steamed vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between juicy, buttery salmon and that unexpected pop of strawberry sweetness keeps everyone at the table talking.
  • From grill to plate in 25 minutes, which means you can actually make this on a Tuesday night without stress.
02 -
  • Don't flip the salmon more than once—each flip risks breaking it apart, and once is really all you need.
  • Make the salsa at least 10 minutes before serving so the flavors have time to get to know each other.
03 -
  • Marinate the salmon for 30 minutes in olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt before grilling if you want even more flavor depth.
  • Prep your salsa ingredients ahead of time but only combine them just before serving so the strawberries don't get waterlogged.
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