Ginger Salmon with Cucumber Lime Sauce

The ingredients in this recipe might seem overwhelming. But really, it's quick and super easy to make. So, skip that restaurant dinner and try this recipe at home! Discover the magical combination of cucumber and lime. Drizzle that on fresh off the grill salmon fillet and you'll have a refreshng meal that's simply irresistible!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Resting Time 5 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 197kcal

Equipment

blender

Ingredients

For the sauce:

1 tbsp grated lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 tsp sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 tablespoon onion finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 ea medium-sized cucumbers peeled, seeded, and chopped

For the salmon:

1/3 cup fresh ginger minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
2.5 lbs salmon fillets equivalent to 10 fillets

Instructions

Preheat the grill.
Meanwhile, put all the sauce ingredients in a high-powered blender or food processor. Cover and process until puréed.
In a small bowl, mix ginger, lime juice, oil, salt, and pepper. Rub over the flesh side of salmon fillets.
Lightly oil the grill rack and place the salmon fillets with the skin side facing down. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.
Rest for 5 minutes and serve with the sauce.

Notes

You may serve this with a plate of garden-fresh salad or grilled asparagus and you’ve got a complete, scrumptious, and healthy meal!
If you don’t have access to a grill, you may also bake them in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes at 400ºF. Or, you may sear them in a hot pan!

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