Caramelized Salmon With Cherry Salsa

Name: Caramelized Salmon With Cherry Salsa
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets, with skin; 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 ripe mangoes (see note) or 1 papaya, seeded, peeled and chopped (see note); 1 cup frozen tart cherries, thawed, drained and halved; 2 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 tablespoons cilantro; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

9 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets, with skin
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 ripe mangoes (see note) or 1 papaya, seeded, peeled and chopped (see note)
1 cup frozen tart cherries, thawed, drained and halved
2 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 tablespoons cilantro
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1

Stir together brown sugar, orange peel and pepper.
2

Place fish, skin side down, in a shallow pan.
3

Rub sugar mixture over fish.
4

Cover and refrigerate 2 to 8 hours.
5

Remove fish from pan, draining off any juices.
6

Place salmon, skin-side down, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-hot coals.
7

Grill for 20 to 25 minutes, or until fish flakes easily; do not turn fish.
8

Meanwhile, toss together mango or papaya, cherries, mint, vinegar and red pepper.
9

Spoon fruit salsa over warm fish.
10

Serve immediately.