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Grilled King Salmon with Plum Sauce

Grilled King Salmon with Plum Sauce: Flavorful Date Night Delight

Grilled King Salmon with Plum Sauce is a delightful, gluten-free dish perfect for date nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Plum Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Adds richness to the plum sauce; substitute with avocado oil for a higher smoke point.
  • 5 pieces Plums (red or black, pitted and diced) Provides sweetness; choose ripe plums for optimal sweetness.
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce to maintain dietary requirements.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Powder Provides gentle heat; adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Can be substituted with apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Optional; enhances sweetness based on plum taste.
For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets King Salmon Fillets (~4 oz each) Use thick fillets for best results.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning the salmon.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning the salmon.

Equipment

  • grill
  • Sauté Pan
  • Fish Grilling Basket

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill on high heat, ensuring it reaches about 400°F.
  2. In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Add the diced plums and stir continuously for about 2 minutes until softened.
  4. Pour in the soy sauce and sprinkle the cayenne powder, then cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Taste the sauce and add sugar if needed, then stir in the rice vinegar and keep warm on low heat.
  6. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  7. Place the salmon fillets in the hot fish basket with the skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  8. Flip the fish basket to grill for an additional 4 minutes, aiming for an internal temperature of 145°F.
  9. Plate the salmon and drizzle the warm plum sauce over each fillet before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Using a fish grilling basket is essential to prevent delicate fillets from falling through the grates. Always choose ripe plums for the best flavor.

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