This recipe for grilled salmon is all about its simple but spunky sauce — a citrusy and fresh relish made from grilled orange and lemon. This bright, colorful dish is easy to make but just special enough to prepare for a cookout, allowing you to enjoy both the process of cooking something fun and the pleasure of kicking back to enjoy a great meal.
The heat of the grill (or cast-iron grill pan!) takes the edges off the acidity of the citrus, enhancing the sweetness of the fruit. Cooking the orange and lemon until charred also allows their sugars to caramelize, bringing loads of complexity to the finished relish. A handful of chopped mint finishes the dish with a herbaceous pop of flavor.
For more grilled salmon recipe inspiration, check out these recipes:
Grilled Salmon Escabeche with Charred Scallions
Summer Salad with Grilled Salmon and Mango
Moroccan Grilled Sockeye Salmon
About Chef Amanda Elliot:
Amanda Elliott is the chef/owner of Beet Box and Belly in Columbia, Missouri. She is also a freelance recipe developer sharing recipes centered on the idea of the communal table and embracing the heritage of food through travel.