Grilled Salmon with Blackberry Sauce Recipe
This Grilled Salmon with Blackberry Sauce is a delightful dish featuring tender, skinless salmon filets brushed with spicy chili garlic sauce and perfectly grilled to juicy perfection. Accompanied by a sweet and tangy blackberry sauce made from fresh blackberries, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and lemongrass, this recipe offers a burst of flavors that balance heat and sweetness beautifully. It’s a healthy and elegant meal ideal for a summertime dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried lemongrass
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salmon Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon filets (4 filets, 1-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the blackberry sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine the rice vinegar, fresh blackberries, honey, fresh ginger, dried lemongrass, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Puree the mixture until smooth and well blended. Set this sauce aside to let the flavors meld.
- Prepare the salmon: Brush the skinless salmon filets evenly with the chili garlic sauce to add a spicy kick and enhance flavor.
- Grill the salmon: Preheat your grill to medium heat and oil the grill grates thoroughly to prevent sticking. Place the salmon filets on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side, aiming for medium to medium well doneness. The salmon should flake easily with a fork when done.
- Rest and serve: Remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve the grilled salmon paired with the prepared blackberry sauce and your choice of green vegetable for a complete meal.
Notes
- Make sure to oil the grill grates well to prevent the delicate fish from sticking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your salmon filets for best results.
- The blackberry sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- If fresh blackberries are unavailable, frozen blackberries can be used but may require a bit of thawing before blending.
- For a milder flavor, reduce the chili garlic sauce amount or omit it altogether.
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