Thursday, June 28, 2012

Grilled Salmon with Charred Corn Salad

Summertime and the grilling is easy. Keep the heat out of the house - use your backyard grill this summer. Here are two quick and easy recipes sure to please the most discerning palate.

                                                        
                                                         Grilled Salmon


4 salmon filets, skinned
1 tsp lemmon pepper
2 tsps Kosher or Sea salt
3 tbl spoons lime juice
3 tbl spoons cooking oil

Heat grill to medium. Brush fish with oil, sprinkle with lemmon pepper and salt, drizzle with lime juice. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until meat is flaky.


                                                     
                                                       Charred Corn Salsa


6 ears fresh corn, husked
1 red onion, cut in half lengthwise and thin sliced
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup loose shredded basil leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup olive oil

Coat corn with oil. Cook on medium grill turning often for 12-15 minutes until charred and kernels are soft. Allow to cool and slice kernels from cob. In a bowl, add corn, sliced red onion, diced tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and lime juice. Mix thoroughly. Can be made ahead of time. Cook corn before Salmon.

Grilled salmon, Charred Corn Salad, a cold beer or beverage of your choice - sit back, eat and enjoy.

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