“This salmon is so unbelievably delicious, I would pay for it in a restaurant!” Whenever you hear your family uttering these words in the midst of a meal, you know you have an incredible dish.
When it comes to fresh fish, you can’t beat living in Seattle – especially for Salmon. I kept it simple and clean by picking up freshly caught Wild Salmon and seasoned it with only kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. The Salsa is what puts it over the top!
The salsa combines seedless cucumber, Texas 1015 Onion, a bit of mint, a bit of cilantro, some lime juice and a Serrano chile. Even though Serrano chilies are hotter than jalapeno, the heat is balanced out by the cucumber, herbs and lime. The salsa is mild/medium at best so don’t get scared off!
Simple high quality ingredients coming together to create an easy and delicious weeknight dinner. There is no question this is going to be a summer staple in our house!
Some side dish ideas:
3-Ingredient Grilled Asparagus * Toasted Garlic and Parsley Quinoa * Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
NOTES:
- Why Wild Salmon and Not Farm Raised?
- Don’t have a grill? Bake your salmon in the oven!
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Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Salsa
- 1 pound wild sockeye or coho salmon fillet bones removed
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 english seedless cucumber, peeled and finely chopped (approximately 1 heaping cup)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint leaves
- 1 whole serrano chile stem removed and finely chopped (including seeds)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or avodado oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Season salmon with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
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Peel cucumber and cut into thin strips, proceed to finely chop.
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Toss into a bowl along with chopped onion, cilantro, mint and serrano chile. Add oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Toss to coat and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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I used a (water soaked) hickory board to grill my salmon fillet. If you are putting the salmon directly on the grill, oil the skin and cook skin side down with lid closed. You don't have to worry about the added oil since you are not eating the skin anyway. As for cooking times, it depends on how thick your fish is. A general rule is 10 minutes per 1" of thickness. See Notes section for a great grilling chart guide and link!
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Serve and Enjoy!
Individual Serving is 1/4 cooking Salmon (without skin) and 1/4 cucumber salsa
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CJ at Food Stories says
This looks so good! I normally go simple with salmon and just do lemon juice, salt, pepper but this looks so fancy 🙂
EverydayMaven says
It is delish CJ!
Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabits says
I’ve seen cucumber salsa before but I never thought that it sounded good, but after seeing it in the picture over salmon I’m sure it’s very tasty.
EverydayMaven says
I know what you mean. That is one of the things I love about The FMProject – always pushing us to taste/cook new things 🙂
Words Of Deliciousness says
I love this salmon. I could eat fish everyday and salmon is one of my favorites. I now have a new way to fix it. Thanks for sharing.
EverydayMaven says
Sure! I love salmon and it’s so nice to have a new favorite way – I think it will take me a while to get sick of this 🙂
Norma Chang says
Oh Alyssa, how I would love to have a piece of freshly caught wild salmon, that looks so good I am drooling.
EverydayMaven says
Thank you Norma! It is one of the perks of living here!
Casey says
Cucumbers and sweet onion are a wonderful choice. I was so hung up,looking for fruit, I had not thought of this and we would have liked it, a lot. We did like what I made but I do want to try it, this way, as well. Thanks for the inspiration.
EverydayMaven says
Definitely Casey – I hope you love it!
Margarita says
Your salsa and the salmon is a perfect pairing! I would pay for this in a restaurant too or just go to your house and invite myself over for dinner.
EverydayMaven says
LOL Margarita!
Elaine says
We’re lucky to be able to access wild salmon too. Geographically we live close! I like the cucumber addition. Will be trying this recipe for sure.
EverydayMaven says
We are lucky Elaine – the fish is amazing here!
Lexi says
What a beautiful piece of salmon! The salsa sounds delish.
EverydayMaven says
Thanks Lexi! The salsa was the best part!
Sarah says
That salsa sounds so refreshing! The fruit & fish combo is definitely going to be a Summer staple for us too.
EverydayMaven says
We loved it Sarah! Great choice 🙂
Sarah from 20something cupcakes says
I didn’t know you live in Seattle! I just saw you’re going to BlogHer Food – so am I! We can meet, yay!
EverydayMaven says
Yay!!! Sarah email me and let me know travel plans. Cocktails!