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Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado Dressing

Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yields
4 servings

This salmon dish is a nice, light and fruity option for the barbecue. A great main for a summer-time meal. 

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ingredients

2
tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½
tsp chopped fresh basil, plus some sprigs for garnish
1 ½
tsp chopped fresh chives
1
tsp chopped fresh tarragon, plus some sprigs for garnish
½
tsp kosher salt
½
tsp freshly ground black pepper
4
skinless salmon fillets, each piece 4 oz and 1-inch thick
4
pineapple slices (1/2-inch-thick), preferably fresh
Avocado Dressing, recipe follows

Avocado Dressing

¼
cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
2
tbsp chopped fresh basil
1
tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
1
tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½
tsp finely chopped fresh tarragon
tsp anchovy paste, optional
tsp kosher salt
tsp freshly ground black pepper
1
clove garlic, smashed
½
avocado, diced
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directions

Step 1

Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.

Step 2

Whisk the oil, chopped basil, chives, chopped tarragon, salt and pepper in a small bowl to blend. Brush the salmon and pineapple slices with the herb mixture.

Step 3

Cook the salmon until barely cooked through and still pink inside, about 4 minutes per side. Cook the pineapple until slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Step 4

Transfer 1 pineapple slice to each plate and arrange a piece of salmon slightly overlapping it. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the Avocado Dressing over each piece of fish. Garnish with basil and tarragon sprigs and serve.

Step 5

Combine the lemon juice, basil, chives, olive oil, tarragon, anchovy paste (if using), salt, pepper, garlic and avocado in a food processor. Add 2 tablespoons of water and process until smooth. Cover the dressing and let stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour for the flavors to blend.

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