Caramelized Salmon With Cherry Salsa |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Note that 1/2 cup dried tart cherries can be substituted for frozen tart cherries. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets, with skin |
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar |
1 tablespoon orange zest |
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper |
1 ripe mangoes (see note) or 1 papaya, seeded, peeled and chopped (see note) |
1 cup frozen tart cherries, thawed, drained and halved |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 tablespoons cilantro |
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
Directions:
1. Stir together brown sugar, orange peel and pepper.
2. Place fish, skin side down, in a shallow pan.
3. Rub sugar mixture over fish.
4. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 8 hours.
5. Remove fish from pan, draining off any juices.
6. Place salmon, skin-side down, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-hot coals.
7. Grill for 20 to 25 minutes, or until fish flakes easily; do not turn fish.
8. Meanwhile, toss together mango or papaya, cherries, mint, vinegar and red pepper.
9. Spoon fruit salsa over warm fish.
10. Serve immediately.
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