Grilled Copper River Sockeye Salmon with Stonefruit Salsa

By Shanna Schad

Courtesy of our partner, Copper River Marketing Association

Grilled Copper River Sockeye Salmon with Stonefruit Salsa is an exceptional match. Enjoy the rich flavors of premium Copper River Sockeye Salmon grilled to perfection, accompanied by an earthy salsa bursting with the bright essence of seasonal stone fruits. This delectable mix of delicious salmon and refreshing fruit medley will elevate your dining experience.

Grilled Copper River Sockeye Salmon with Stonefruit Salsa

Ingredients

4 Copper River Sockeye Salmon 6oz portions

1 cup Rainier cherries, pitted and chopped

2 white nectarines, pitted and chopped

1 cup strawberries, chopped

1 jalapeño, seeded and deveined, diced

¼ cup red onion, diced

2 tsp lime juice

1 tbsp olive oil

½ cup basil, sliced chiffonade style

Salmon Seasoning mix

1 tsp each salt & pepper

½ tsp chili powder

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp oregano

½ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

1 Combine all fruit salsa ingredients except basil in a large bowl and mix well. Chill until ready to use.

2 In a separate bowl, mix the spices for the Copper River Sockeye Salmon seasoning.

3 Lightly oil Copper River Sockeye Salmon fillets and sprinkle evenly with seasoning.

4 Heat a well-cleaned and greased grill to high.

5 Place the salmon skin side up on the grill, and turn the heat down to medium-low. Close the lid and grill for 3-4 minutes.

6 Gently flip the salmon to skin side down and grill another 3-4 minutes.

7 Remove from grill when flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork.

8 Stir the basil into the salsa, spoon on top of the salmon, and serve over rice or couscous.

 Good to Know STORY

In ancient Aztec times, tomatoes and chili peppers were blended to make salsa. It underwent an evolution with new components as a result of the Spanish conquest. Taking on many forms as it passed through other civilizations, salsa eventually became a worldwide phenomenon in the middle of the twentieth century. Salsa, with its hot and mild fruit-infused varieties, has become a culinary classic, bringing people together with its various and rich flavors.

*Visit our store to learn more about the variety of fish Alaska has to offer, such as Copper River Sockeye Salmon, Copper River King Salmon, Wild Alaskan Halibut, Wild Alaskan Black Cod (Sablefish), and more.