Name: Grilled Salmon with Sweet Peppers
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1.25 pounds skin-on salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 pound sweet mini bell peppers; 2 medium red onions, quartered

Grilled Salmon with Sweet Peppers

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It may seem counterintuitive to start the fish skin-side up. But when you flip it, the fish skin captures the juices as it finishes cooking for extra-flavorful results. Serve with chimichurri sauce (see Associated Recipe).

By Eric Wolfinger

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds skin-on salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 pound sweet mini bell peppers
2 medium red onions, quartered

Directions

Preheat a gas grill to high, build a fire in a charcoal grill or build a campfire and let it burn down to high heat (about 500 degrees F).
Brush or drizzle salmon with oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle peppers and onions with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Place the salmon, skin-side up, on the grill, along with the peppers and onions. Grill the salmon until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a metal spatula, gently nudge one of the pieces: it should release from the grill without much force, but if it feels stuck, continue cooking for another minute. When the salmon releases easily, flip and continue cooking until browned and the flesh is opaque, about 3 minutes more. Cook the peppers and onions, turning frequently, until tender and well browned, 8 to 10 minutes total.
Serve the salmon with the vegetables.

Tip

To oil a hot grill rack, soak a paper towel in vegetable oil and hold it with tongs to rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)

Associated Recipe

Easy Chimichurri Sauce

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256	Calories
9g	Fat
12g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 4 oz. salmon & 1 1/2 cups vegetables
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 30g	60%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Vitamin A 3755IU	75%
Vitamin C 151mg	167%
Folate 78mcg	20%
Sodium 317mg	14%
Calcium 75mg	6%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 59mg	14%
Potassium 843mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.