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Fresh Grilled Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe with Strawberry Avocado Salsa

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A quick and easy grilled salmon recipe featuring a sweet honey garlic glaze paired with a fresh, vibrant strawberry avocado salsa. Perfect for a light, flavorful summer meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each), skin-on preferred
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the honey garlic glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil until fully combined. Set aside. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  2. Make the strawberry avocado salsa: In a medium bowl, combine diced strawberries, avocado, red onion, jalapeño (if using), and chopped cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. (Approx. 10 minutes)
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 375°F / 190°C). Lightly oil the grill grates or pan to prevent sticking. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  4. Pat salmon dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Brush honey garlic glaze generously on the top side of each fillet. (Approx. 5 minutes)
  5. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes without moving to develop a crust. Flip carefully using a fish spatula, brush more glaze on cooked side, and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes until salmon flakes easily and reaches internal temperature of 125°F to 130°F (52°C to 54°C). (Total grilling time approx. 10-12 minutes)
  6. Remove salmon from grill and let rest for 3-4 minutes. Plate salmon and spoon strawberry avocado salsa on top or alongside before serving.

Notes

Keep the skin on the salmon to retain moisture and make flipping easier. Avoid overcooking by pulling salmon at medium-rare (125°F to 130°F). Brush glaze before grilling and again after flipping for a sticky, caramelized crust. Prepare salsa last to keep avocado fresh and vibrant. If glaze caramelizes too quickly, reduce heat or move salmon to cooler part of grill. One flip is enough to keep salmon intact.

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Keywords: grilled salmon, honey garlic glaze, strawberry avocado salsa, summer recipe, quick dinner, healthy salmon, fresh salsa

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