Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa
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If you’re looking for a fabulous grilled salmon recipe to add to your repertoire, this Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa is a must try! Smoky grilled salmon is topped a fresh and vibrant sweet-spicy salsa featuring peaches and jalapenos! Quick and easy to make with show-stopping results!
This grilled salmon recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you don’t have the time to cook but still want something healthy, delicious, and visually eye-catching. The salsa can be made ahead and the salmon takes literally minutes to cook, making this a ready meal within just 15 minutes!
Which Salmon is Best?
Being from Alaska, my husband is partial to Alaskan salmon, but his opinion aside, wild-caught Alaskan salmon is widely considered the best, particularly sockeye salmon. Sockeye is high in omega-3 fats, is very rich in flavor, and is ideal for grilling. So if you can find it, we highly recommend it. But whichever kind of salmon you have access to, select the best and you’ll be rewarded both in flavor and health/nutrition benefits.
Really good salmon needs very little embellishing. It’s amazing drizzled with just a little oil and sprinkled with some salt and pepper. But a little embellishing really can make a good thing even better. Like grilling the salmon for a slightly smoky flavor and then topping it with some fresh, sweet-spicy peach and jalapeno salsa. And that’s exactly what we’re going to do today. Not only is this grilled salmon delicious, it’s super easy and quick to throw together.
Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa Recipe
Let’s get started!
NOTE: DON’T HAVE A GRILL? This is also wonderful pan-fried. Just follow the same instructions of heating the pan over medium-high heat, adding a little oil, and frying each side for 3-4 minutes.
Combine all the salsa ingredients in a bowl (you can also use nectarines instead of peaches).
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using.
Brush both sides of the salmon with the olive oil.
Sprinkle with the cumin and with some salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Once hot, brush the cooking grates with oil.
Lay the salmon skin side up (flesh side down) on the cooking grates.
Depending on the thickness of the salmon, grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until done.
Serve immediately topped with some fresh peach salsa.
Enjoy!
For more delicious salmon recipes be sure to try my:
- Honey Orange Glazed Salmon
- Pecan-Crusted Salmon with Bacon Fat Maple Glaze
- Teriyaki Salmon
- Salmon Risotto
- Smoked Salmon Spread
- Gravlax
- Smoked Salmon Chowder
- Garlic Dill Baked Salmon
- Salmon with Cranberry Ginger Mustard Sauce
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Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa
Ingredients
- 4 (5-6) ounce wild caught salmon fillets with skin
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For the Peach Salsa:
- 2 cups diced fresh ripe peaches (can also use ripe nectarines)
- 1 Roma tomato , seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper , seeds and membranes removed, finely chopped (or leave the membranes if you prefer a spicier salsa)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- To make the peach salsa combine all ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Brush both sides of the salmon fillets with olive oil, sprinkle with the ground cumin and some salt and pepper.Pre-heat the grill to medium heat and brush the cooking grates with oil.Lay the salmon skin side up (flesh side down) on the grill. Depending on the thickness of the salmon, grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until done. Serve immediately topped with some peach salsa.
- IF YOU DON’T HAVE A GRILL: This is also wonderful pan-fried. Just follow the same instructions of heating the pan over medium-high heat, adding a little oil, and frying each side for 3-4 minutes.
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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet May 27, 2015
Hi, I’m Kimberly Killebrew and welcome to Daring Gourmet where you'll find delicious originals, revitalized classics, and simply downright good eats from around the world! Originally from Germany, later raised in England, world-traveled, and now living in the U.S., from my globally-influenced kitchen I invite you to tour the world through your taste buds!
Oh my beegeebies!
This is absolutely appealing to my eyes, making my taste buds dance with joy! Can’t wait to make this for my family!
Wonderful, Eunice, I hope you enjoy it! Happy cooking! :)
Ok I TRIED THIS!! I always look at the comments and wonder why no one comes back after they’ve made it? Excellent! I pan seared it in an iron skillet and the salmon was so tender. The salsa had all the most ripe fruits and veges available. I did use the “tube” cilantro as I realized I’d forgotten fresh-no problem. Thank you!!
Fantastic, I’m so glad you liked it! And yes, I always really appreciate when people take the time to leave feedback – thank you!
Your salmon looks wonderful. I’ve purchased the chicken breasts from Zaycon and we’ve enjoyed them. I guess I just need reassurance re: the salmon. It looks wonderful and we love sockeye. But don’t like it “fishy” tasting if that makes sense since it is fish! lol. Sandi
Hi Sandi! Yes, I know what you mean by fishy. It’s often such a relative thing though that I’m reluctant to give an opinion you may end up disagreeing with! I know, I wish it were possible to sample Zaycon’s products before buying them in bulk. I’d recommend going in on an order together with some other family members or friends and splitting the fish and cost (the salmon comes frozen in individual shrink wrapped sleeves). Zaycon only sells the salmon a couple of times a year I think, but at least that way you’ll know whether or not you like it before buying an entire order for yourself!
Yummmmmmm! I LOVE salmon and the way you’ve prepared this looks amazing!
Hi Kimberly! Sorry, I just received this yummy email. I’ve missed the last 2 in June actually. Anyway, I’m glad I received this because just yesterday I had the chance to purchase Keta Salmon, but wasn’t so sure I should after the fish salesman at the grocery store said it was chum fish. It is wild Alaskan, but the word chum threw me off. Any words of wisdom? Thank you again for the scrumptious recipe.
Hi Alice! That was only the second newsletter I sent out this month and it was just a couple of days ago, so I think we’re on track. Absolutely, there are several great choices of salmon (sockeye, king, silver, Keta, etc) and the important is that it’s wild caught. Keta’s a good choice. Happy salmon cooking! :)
Picked up everything and making this tonight! :)
Awesome, Sandra, happy grilling!
That looks amazing!!!!
Thanks so much, Adina! It’s hard to go wrong when you have some quality salmon and fresh peaches!
Looks fantastic, thanks
Thanks, Nate, you’ll enjoy this!
I adore salmon and that looks SO good!!
Thanks, Cori! I love all the happy, Summery colors.
My eyes are popping out of my head, YUM!!!!
Thanks, Kristine! :)