Grilled Salmon Strawberry Salsa (Print Version)

Juicy grilled salmon with a fresh, zesty strawberry salsa topping for a vibrant meal.

# 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 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Strawberry Salsa

07 - 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
09 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
10 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
11 - Juice of 1 lime
12 - 1/2 teaspoon honey
13 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnish

14 - Lemon wedges
15 - Fresh cilantro leaves

# How to Make It:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The salmon cooks in under ten minutes, so dinner feels effortless even on busy weeknights.
  • That strawberry-jalapeño salsa is the kind of bright, unexpected twist that makes people ask for the recipe before they've finished eating.
  • It checks every box—elegant enough for guests, simple enough for yourself, and naturally free of gluten and dairy.
02 -
  • Pat your salmon completely dry before seasoning—any excess moisture will create steam on the grill instead of that crispy, flavorful sear you're after.
  • Don't assemble the salsa more than 30 minutes before serving or the strawberries will break down and the whole thing becomes watery instead of bright and textured.
03 -
  • Buy your salmon from a fishmonger you trust and cook it the same day if possible—the fresher it is, the more delicate and buttery the flavor will be.
  • If your grill tends to flare up, keep a spray bottle of water nearby and don't be shy about using it to prevent charring.
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