Grilled Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber and Caper Salsa

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
97%
Grilled Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber and Caper Salsa
45 min.
8
310kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Grilled Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber, and Caper Salsa, a dish that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also promotes a healthy lifestyle. With a remarkable health score of 97, this recipe is perfect for those seeking a gluten-free and dairy-free meal that doesn't compromise on taste. Ready in just 45 minutes, it serves up to 8 people, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or dinner parties.

Imagine succulent salmon fillets grilled to perfection, their rich, buttery flavor enhanced by a zesty marinade of fresh lemon juice, capers, and aromatic spices. The accompanying salsa, bursting with the freshness of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and the vibrant crunch of yellow bell pepper, adds a delightful contrast that elevates the dish to new heights. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, ensuring that your meal is as satisfying as it is nutritious.

At only 310 calories per serving, this dish is a guilt-free indulgence that fits seamlessly into any healthy eating plan. Whether you're enjoying it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, this grilled salmon recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. So fire up the grill and get ready to savor a meal that celebrates the best of fresh ingredients and wholesome cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup capers drained
  • 12 ounce cherry tomatoes quartered
  • medium cucumber diced english unpeeled
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 1.8 teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 2.5 pound salmon fillet whole with skin (1 side)
  • 0.3 cup shallots chopped
  • large bell pepper diced yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • grill
  • spatula
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season marinade with salt and pepper.
  2. Combine 1/2 cup marinade, cucumber and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl; season salsa with salt and pepper.
  3. Let stand 30 minutes; toss occasionally.
  4. Spray barbecue rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  5. Place salmon, skin side down, in large glass baking dish. Top with remaining marinade.
  6. Let stand 10 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  8. Spray basket with nonstick spray.
  9. Place salmon in fish basket, folding tail under if fish is too long.
  10. Place basket on barbecue and grill salmon, skin side up, 5 minutes. Turn basket over; grill salmon until just opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Turn salmon out onto platter.
  11. Spray rimless baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  12. Place salmon, skin side up, on sheet. Spray skin with nonstick spray. Slide salmon, skin side up, onto barbecue. Grill 5 minutes. Stand blade of large spatula at 1 long side of salmon to hold in place. From opposite side, slide rimless baking sheet completely under salmon. Hold salmon with spatula; turn sheet and salmon over, releasing salmon, skin side down, onto barbecue. Grill salmon until just opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Slide baking sheet under salmon; transfer fish to platter.
  13. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories310kcal
Protein38.07%
Fat53.31%
Carbs8.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.25
Glycemic Load
0.46
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
26.17608671603%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.5mg
Hesperetin
1.47mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
7.19mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
10.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:310.4kcal
15.52%
Fat:18.3g
28.16%
Saturated Fat:2.67g
16.72%
Carbohydrates:6.66g
2.22%
Net Carbohydrates:5.33g
1.94%
Sugar:2.5g
2.78%
Cholesterol:77.96mg
25.99%
Sodium:221.73mg
9.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.41g
58.82%
Vitamin B12:4.51µg
75.13%
Selenium:52.27µg
74.67%
Vitamin C:59.15mg
71.7%
Vitamin B6:1.29mg
64.41%
Vitamin B3:11.67mg
58.36%
Vitamin B2:0.57mg
33.73%
Phosphorus:315.85mg
31.59%
Potassium:925.94mg
26.46%
Vitamin B5:2.56mg
25.59%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
24.17%
Copper:0.46mg
23.22%
Folate:57.37µg
14.34%
Magnesium:56.96mg
14.24%
Iron:2.15mg
11.95%
Vitamin E:1.63mg
10.85%
Vitamin K:10.18µg
9.69%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.11%
Zinc:1.13mg
7.56%
Vitamin A:350.46IU
7.01%
Fiber:1.33g
5.33%
Calcium:39.44mg
3.94%
Source:Epicurious