Grilled Salmon with Tomato-Basil Relish

 

                    Salmon is a full-flavored oily fish loaded with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. You could substitute mackerel, bluefish, herring, or striped bass in this recipe. Or choose wild Alaskan salmon.

Serves 4

• 2 pounds Atlantic salmon, preferably with skin still on one side
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and black pepper
• Lemon wedge

Tomato-Basil Relish

• 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced basil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• Salt and black pepper

1. Prepare a medium-high fire in a gas or charcoal grill.
2. Brush both sides of the fish with the sesame oil, and then sprinkle the flesh side with the rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste ; squeeze the lemon over the fish and grill until it flakes with a fork, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
3. While the fish is cooking, assemble the relish : Combine the tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, basil, garlic and cumin in a small bowl ; stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve the fish hot off the grill with the tomato relish on the side.

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