Cherry Sauce for Grilled Salmon
Elevate your grilled salmon with a luscious Cherry Sauce that’s a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This elegant yet easy-to-make sauce combines the natural richness of pitted cherries with the depth of balsamic vinegar, a hint of honey, and the aromatic touch of fresh rosemary. Infused with a splash of citrusy orange juice and finished with a silky swirl of butter, this sauce is simmered to perfection in just 15 minutes. Ideal for a quick weeknight upgrade or a dinner party centerpiece, this recipe creates a vibrant topping that complements the smoky, charred flavors of grilled salmon. Serve it warm for an unforgettable dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious! Perfect for seafood lovers searching for a unique twist, this recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, balsamic vinegar, honey, chopped rosemary, and orange juice.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften and the mixture thickens slightly.
Using the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher, gently mash some of the cherries to release their juices and create a chunky consistency. Alternatively, leave it as is for a smoother sauce.
Add the butter and stir until fully melted and incorporated. This will make the sauce silky and rich.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
Serve the cherry sauce warm over grilled salmon. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary for presentation, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.6 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 601 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.3 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1248 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
