Corn Salsa Over Grilled Salmon

By: Alice Currah found on pbs.org/food/kitchenexplorers

Category
Yields1 Serving
 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
Corn Salsa
 12 oz bag frozen sweet corn
 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped
 1 avocado, removed from its skin and cubed
 ¼ cup chopped cilantro
 Fresh squeezed lime juice from 1 large lime
 1 tsp kosher salt
Salmon Seasoning
 2 tbsp brown sugar
 2 tsp cumin
 1 tsp chili powder
 1 tsp paprika
 1 tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp coriander
 ½ tsp dill
 ¼ tsp pepper
 2 tbsp olive oil
1

Gently mix the corn, black beans, red bell pepper, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

2

Generously coat a grill (or grill pan) with non-stick spray and preheat to medium heat.

3

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, paprika, kosher salt, coriander, dill, and pepper together.

4

Rub 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over each piece of salmon followed by 1 tablespoon of rub.

5

Grill the salmon, flesh side down, for 5 minutes. Carefully flip the salmon and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

6

Place each piece of salmon on a plate and top with a generous serving of corn salsa.

7

*Leftover salsa can be used for dipping chips.

Ingredients

 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
Corn Salsa
 12 oz bag frozen sweet corn
 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped
 1 avocado, removed from its skin and cubed
 ¼ cup chopped cilantro
 Fresh squeezed lime juice from 1 large lime
 1 tsp kosher salt
Salmon Seasoning
 2 tbsp brown sugar
 2 tsp cumin
 1 tsp chili powder
 1 tsp paprika
 1 tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp coriander
 ½ tsp dill
 ¼ tsp pepper
 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1

Gently mix the corn, black beans, red bell pepper, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

2

Generously coat a grill (or grill pan) with non-stick spray and preheat to medium heat.

3

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cumin, chili powder, paprika, kosher salt, coriander, dill, and pepper together.

4

Rub 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over each piece of salmon followed by 1 tablespoon of rub.

5

Grill the salmon, flesh side down, for 5 minutes. Carefully flip the salmon and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

6

Place each piece of salmon on a plate and top with a generous serving of corn salsa.

7

*Leftover salsa can be used for dipping chips.

Notes

Corn Salsa Over Grilled Salmon