Grilled Salmon with Charred Tomato Salsa
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Grilled Salmon with Charred Tomato Salsa. Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are grilled to flaky perfection, while sweet cherry tomatoes are charred to bring out their natural sweetness and smoky depth. Tossed with zesty lime juice, fresh cilantro, spicy jalapeño, and aromatic garlic, this salsa is the ideal complement to the rich, buttery salmon. This recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it an effortless option for a healthy, protein-packed meal. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with a simple side of grilled vegetables or quinoa for a satisfying and colorful feast everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 small (chopped) red onion
- 1 small (seeded and chopped) jalapeño pepper
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 juiced lime
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the salmon fillets and season them with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Set aside.
Place the cherry tomatoes in a bowl and toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spread them onto a grill-safe metal basket or skewer them.
Grill the cherry tomatoes for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they char and blister. Remove from the grill and let them cool slightly.
Meanwhile, place the salmon fillets on the preheated grill, skin-side down if the skin is on. Grill them for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the grill and let rest.
In a mixing bowl, combine the charred tomatoes, chopped red onion, chopped jalapeño, minced garlic, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season the salsa with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
Serve the grilled salmon fillets topped with a generous spoonful of the charred tomato salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1759 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.2 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2930 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 146.4 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 994 mg | 21% | |
*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.
