Caramelized Salmon With Cherry Salsa
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
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 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 tablespoons cilantro
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
directions
- Stir together brown sugar, orange peel and pepper.
- Place fish, skin side down, in a shallow pan.
- Rub sugar mixture over fish.
- Cover and refrigerate 2 to 8 hours.
- Remove fish from pan, draining off any juices.
- Place salmon, skin-side down, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-hot coals.
- Grill for 20 to 25 minutes, or until fish flakes easily; do not turn fish.
- Meanwhile, toss together mango or papaya, cherries, mint, vinegar and red pepper.
- Spoon fruit salsa over warm fish.
- Serve immediately.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mercy
Longwood, FL
Greetings everyone!
My name is Mary and I am a native Floridian. I live in Central Florida with my wonderful husband of 13+ years.
I enjoy cooking simple dishes with simple ingredients.