Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Salsa (Printable Version)

Tender salmon fillets grilled to perfection, topped with a fresh, zesty strawberry salsa for a vibrant meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Strawberry Salsa

07 - 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
08 - ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
09 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
10 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
11 - Juice of 1 lime
12 - ½ teaspoon honey or agave syrup
13 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnish

14 - Lemon wedges
15 - Fresh cilantro leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry thoroughly. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and lemon zest.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine diced strawberries, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Gently toss and allow flavors to meld.
04 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down on grill. Close lid and grill 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip and grill 2-3 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with fork.
05 - Remove salmon from grill and let rest for 2 minutes.
06 - Top each salmon fillet with generous portions of strawberry salsa. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh cilantro leaves.
07 - Serve immediately with accompaniments such as light salad or steamed vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in less than 30 minutes, which means dinner can still happen on a busy weeknight.
  • The contrast between the smoky salmon and bright, juicy salsa feels like you've done something special without actually trying that hard.
  • It checks every dietary box—gluten-free, dairy-free, and loaded with omega-3s—so nobody at the table feels like they're missing out.
02 -
  • Overcooked salmon is a tragedy that happens in seconds, so remove it from the grill the moment it flakes easily with a fork—it will continue cooking slightly as it rests.
  • Making the salsa even 10 minutes ahead changes everything because the strawberries start releasing their juices and the flavors deepen instead of tasting raw and separate.
03 -
  • If you have time, let the salmon sit in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 30 minutes before grilling—it absorbs flavor and cooks more evenly.
  • The strawberry salsa is equally delicious on grilled chicken or served as a topping for crispy fish tacos, so don't assume it only pairs with salmon.
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