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Grilled Salmon with Quick Blueberry Pan Sauce

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Grilled Salmon with Quick Blueberry Pan SauceTravis Rathbone

The sweet-tart pan sauce is a perfect partner for a rich fish like salmon.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil plus additional for brushing
3/4 cup sliced shallots
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt plus additional for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme plus additional for seasoning
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice plus additional for seasoning
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
4 7-ounce salmon steaks or fillets with skin (each about 3/4 inch thick)
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint, divided

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon allspice. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add blueberries, 1/4 cup water, and vinegar. Stir to blend. Mash berries with potato masher or back of fork and cook until sauce thickens, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Remove from heat. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm before using.

    Step 2

    Brush grill rack with oil. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush salmon on both sides with oil; sprinkle with coarse salt, thyme, allspice, and black pepper.

    Step 3

    Grill salmon until just opaque in center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Stir 2 tablespoons sliced mint into warm blueberry sauce. Spoon sauce over salmon and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon mint. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 400 calories
18 g fat
1 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
##### Per serving: 400 calories
18 g fat
1 g fiber

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