This elegant yet easy entrée combines yellow and red cherries for a stunning presentation and taste. Recipe courtesy of chef Frank Magaña, formerly of Alexandria Nicole Cellars in Prosser, Washington.
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Grilled Herb-Crusted Salmon with Rainier Cherry Relish
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 cups fresh Rainier (yellow) cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 roasted bell peppers, very thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
- 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped, divided
- 3/4 cup quinoa, well rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Bing (red) cherries, pitted and halved
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a sauté pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and chopped garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes, just until garlic is fragrant and tender. Add Rainier cherries and bell peppers; remove from heat. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in vinegar, plus half of the parsley and basil. Allow to rest 10 minutes. Add a few grinds black pepper and salt to taste. Set aside. (This can be made up to an hour ahead. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water plus a pinch of salt; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 12-15 minutes. Turn off heat and let pot sit, covered, for 5 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, cook sliced onion in remaining 1 tablespoon oil, stirring frequently, until golden brown but still firm, 7-8 minutes. Add Bing cherries, turn heat to low, and cook 5-6 minutes. Add cooked quinoa and red pepper flakes; salt to taste.
- Preheat grill to medium. In a small bowl, combine remaining parsley and basil with mustard. Gently rub mixture on both sides of salmon fillets, and then season with salt and pepper. Lightly coat fillets with cooking spray and grill each side about 3-4 minutes. Remove and serve atop quinoa mixture, topped with cherry relish and garnished with green onion ribbons.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Herb-Crusted Salmon with Rainier Cherry Relish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g
26%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 52mg
17%
Sodium 212mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 42g
14%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Protein 24g
48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 438 cal, 17g fat (9g mono, 5g poly, 3g sat), 52mg chol, 24g protein, 42g carb, 5g fiber, 212mg sodium
