Grilled Blackened Salmon With Creamy Cucumber Dill Sauce Recipes

GRILLED SALMON WITH CREAMY CUCUMBER-DILL SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the cucumber in half and then slice each half down the middle lengthwise. Use the tip of a teaspoon to scoop out the center seeds. Cut each half into thin slices and place in a colander along with the red onion slices. Toss with salt and let sit in the sink for at least 30 minutes, until the water drains out.
• In the meantime, make the dressing: combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, dill, garlic, sugar and black pepper in a medium bowl and mix well.
• When the cucumbers and onions are ready, release any excess water by tapping the colander on the base of the sink, then use a large wad of paper towels to pat the vegetables dry. Add to the dressing and toss well. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Clean the grill rack, then brush lightly with oil. Close the lid and let return to temperature. Rub the salmon with olive oil and season generously with kosher salt (about ¾ teaspoon) and pepper. Place the fillets skin side down and grill until golden brown and slightly charred, 4-5 minutes (resist the urge to peek or flip early; when fillets are nicely seared on the first side, they should release easily). Flip the fillets over and continue grilling until done, 2-3 minutes. Let cool slightly, remove the skin if desired, and serve with the cold cucumber-dill salad piled over top or alongside.

CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

GRILLED BLACKENED SALMON WITH CREAMY CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Brush the melted butter over the salmon fillets, then lightly season with lemon pepper and seasoned salt.
• Combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, onion salt, basil, white pepper, black pepper, oregano and chili powder in a small bowl, then rub the seasoning onto the skinless side of the salmon. Sprinkle lightly over the sides and the bottom where the skin is.
• Refrigerate for about an hour.
• While the salmon chills, combine the cucumber, sour cream, mayonnaise, dry dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. I used an immersion blender, but you can also just mix by hand if you get the cucumber chopped finely enough.
• Once combined, chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Heat the grill to 350 degrees. Brush or spray with a light coating of olive oil.
• Once ready, place the salmon on the grill skin side down. Close the lid and allow to cook for 5 minutes. Flip the salmon to the other side and cook another 5 minutes.
• Once internal temperature reaches 145 degrees and skin is cooked remove from heat.
• Serve with creamy cucumber dill sauce, a sprig of dill and lemon wedges.
• Enjoy!