Grilled Salmon with Blackberry Cabernet Coulis
Elevate your dinner table with this stunning Grilled Salmon with Blackberry Cabernet Coulis, an effortless yet impressive recipe that combines smoky, char-grilled salmon fillets with a luscious blackberry and red wine reduction. Fresh or frozen blackberries and a splash of rich Cabernet Sauvignon create a velvety coulis that's perfectly balanced with honey, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of garlic. This recipe brings together savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, making it a restaurant-worthy dish that's surprisingly easy to prepare in under 40 minutes. Garnished with fresh thyme, this dish is ideal for occasions ranging from weeknight meals to elegant dinner parties. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a gourmet experience that’s both satisfying and unforgettable. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe highlights innovative flavor pairings while offering a healthy and beautiful centerpiece for any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (each about 6 oz) salmon fillets, skin-on
- 1 cup blackberries, fresh or frozen
- 0.5 cup Cabernet Sauvignon (or other dry red wine)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season them on both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Brush the flesh side of the salmon fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to keep them moist while grilling.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the hot grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, starting with the skin side, until the salmon is just cooked through and has nice grill marks. Remove from the grill and set aside to rest.
While the salmon cooks, make the blackberry cabernet coulis. Combine the blackberries, Cabernet Sauvignon, honey, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes until the blackberries break down and the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing down on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Return the strained sauce to the saucepan, stir in the butter, and season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve.
To serve, plate the grilled salmon fillets and drizzle the blackberry cabernet coulis generously over the top. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves for garnish.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables or garlic mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.1 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.1 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 446 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 982 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.1 g | ||
| Protein | 175.0 g | 350% | |
| Vitamin D | 62.9 mcg | 315% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2606 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
