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Family Friendly Fridays: Grilled Salmon with a Fresh Citrus Salsa

August 6, 2010 By Julie 31 Comments

This morning Scott and I are headed up to New York City for a night of celebration and, for me, a subsequent morning with some of my fellow blogger moms at BlogHer where we’ll be eating an amazing breakfast in a penthouse suite atop New York City, all sponsored and catered by Kelloggs.

I can hardly wait.  One night with no child interruptions paired with a morning surrounded by amazing blogging women with an adult view of New York City as opposed to a view of my 17 month old’s morning diaper, is hardly something you’d ever hear me turn down.  Not that I don’t love and cherish my children of course, but sometimes, even super moms need a night away.

I will take lots of pictures and be sure to share the experience with you all on Monday, but until then, enjoy this delicious, easy, family friendly meal.  My kids tore this up.  Nick couldn’t get enough of the fish and Alex and Andrew were coveting their salsa, wielding their silverware like a pitchfork any time someone tried to sneak a bit off their plate.

Last but certainly not least, don’t forget to drop your link at the bottom of the post for Family Friendly Friday!  Feel free to throw anything up; a recipe, a vacation, a craft or an experience.  It doesn’t matter so long as it’s family friendly.  Have a great weekend; I know I will!

Ingredients Needed:

2 Mandarin Oranges, Chopped
2 Green Onions, Chopped
1/8 Cup of Olive Oil
1/2 of a Lime, Juiced
2 Tbsp of Maple Sugar
1 Tbsp of Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp of White Sugar
A few good shakes of Salt, Pepper, Maple Sugar Mix
1 Pound of Salmon

Now I realize that you’re probably reading this ingredient list and are thinking, “What the heck is Maple sugar?”  Well here’s my bucket of maple sugar:

Just one of the many benefits of vacationing in Northern Vermont.

For your salsa, go ahead mix together in a bowl your chopped up mandarin oranges, green onions, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic, sugar, and maple sugar.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Stir it all together and throw it in the fridge to marinate while you’re grilling up your salmon.

Now grab your salmon and sprinkle liberally with your salt, pepper, maple sugar mix (again a Vermont spoil).

Throw your salmon on the grill and cook it through for about 10 minutes, flipping once.  Here’s mine with those oh so beautiful grill marks.

All that’s left to now is throw that beautiful citrus salsa on top, grab your fork and knife, and try to restrain yourself from downing the entire hunk of fish in one bite.

I linked this recipe up to Hearth ‘n Soul Blog Hop.

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Grilled Salmon with Fresh Citrus Salsa

Ingredients:

2 Mandarin Oranges, Chopped
2 Green Onions, Chopped
1/8 Cup of Olive Oil
1/2 of a Lime, Juiced
2 Tbsp of Maple Sugar
1 Tbsp of Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp of White Sugar
A few good shakes of Salt, Pepper, Maple Sugar Mix
1 Pound of Salmon

Directions:

For your salsa, go ahead mix together in a bowl your chopped up mandarin oranges, green onions, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic, sugar, and maple sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir it all together and throw it in the fridge to marinate while you're grilling up your salmon.

Now grab your salmon and sprinkle liberally with your salt, pepper, maple sugar mix.

Throw your salmon on the grill and cook it through for about 10 minutes, flipping once.

Pop some salsa on top of your fish and enjoy.

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Condiments, Family Friendly Fridays, Food, Main Course, Seafood

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Comments

  1. Salsa Verde says

    August 6, 2010 at 5:57 am

    Amazing recipe!
    Love,
    Lia.

    Reply
  2. Brenda says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:00 am

    Oh lucky you going to NYC! Have a great time and I'm looking forward to hearing all about it and seeing the pics. Have fun!

    Reply
  3. Ma What's 4 dinner says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:27 am

    So funny. I made this sort of dish last week. Have fun in NYC. I"m going next weekend for a girls/birthday weekend. Can't wait to hear all about it!

    Lots of yummy love,
    Alex aka Ma, What's For Dinner
    http://www.mawhats4dinner.com

    Reply
  4. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says

    August 6, 2010 at 10:15 am

    Love fruit salsas! Hope you're having a ball at BlogHer!

    Reply
  5. Monet says

    August 6, 2010 at 11:41 am

    Julie…I am so jealous. Ryan and I love NYC and I would love to spend a night out on the town. How much fun! And of course, you always spoil us with such pretty photographs and delectable recipes. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  6. Mary says

    August 6, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Julie, this looks like a perfect way to serve salmon. This is a terrific recipe. Have fun in New York. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary

    Reply
  7. Maranda says

    August 6, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    I totally have that maple pepper and can make that! Yum!!! I'm so jealous you are at that conference. I can't wait to see pictures!

    Reply
  8. Jackie says

    August 6, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    That looks fantastic. Enjoy NYC!

    Reply
  9. Joey @ Big Teeth and Clouds says

    August 6, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    I need to gather my courage and try making salmon again. My last attempt was icky.

    Hope you have a great time in NYC!

    Reply
  10. Chef Dennis says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    your salmon looks so very good!! I love the orange topping you made for it! using the maple was a very nice touch, it gave it just that little hint of sweetness!

    Reply
  11. Chef Bee says

    August 6, 2010 at 10:44 pm

    You take great pictures to help cooks follow. Thanks for sharing and have a great trip.

    Plan B

    Reply
  12. grace says

    August 7, 2010 at 5:15 am

    salmon? not crazy about it. maple sugar, though, i find very alluring, and the lovely salsa looks great too! have fun in nyc!

    Reply
  13. A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says

    August 7, 2010 at 8:49 am

    MMMMMM! I think seafood and citrus are the perfect combo. Add in a little maple sweetness—PERFECTION!

    Reply
  14. Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum says

    August 7, 2010 at 10:42 am

    This looks lovely! I like salmon but don't have many good ways to prepare it. I'll have to give it a try sometime!

    Reply
  15. anniebakes says

    August 7, 2010 at 11:08 am

    I am green with envy, can't wait to hear all about it!!

    anne
    http://www.anniebakes.net

    Reply
  16. Sage says

    August 7, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    That salmond looks wonderful. What a great experience you will be living; have fun and enjoy!
    Rita

    Reply
  17. Ingrid says

    August 7, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    VERY cool! I'm excited to see and hear about your visit to Blogher!

    We just picked up some lovely salmon from Sam's Club and was looking for different recipes. I'm printing this one out to give a try. Any suggestions on the mapple sugar mix?
    ~ingrid

    Reply
  18. julie says

    August 8, 2010 at 11:39 am

    Ingrid, How about a mix of maple syrup and brown sugar? I bet that would give a close matchup to the maple brown sugar!

    Reply
  19. pragmaticattic says

    August 8, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    This salmon looks so good! Hope you are having a blast in NYC!

    Reply
  20. Shelli @ Style Ingenuity says

    August 8, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    May I say you have an absolute lovely blog! You photos are perfect with thorough recipes that I will be trying! The Grilled Salmon recipe looks divine!

    Visiting from the Lady Bloggers Tea Party. Now a new follower.

    – Shelli from http://www.styleingenuity.com

    Reply
  21. Jus Nikki says

    August 8, 2010 at 10:44 pm

    Wow, delish!!!! This will be a great dinner for me and my hubby date night!

    Visiting from Lady Bloggers Tea Party, and I'm a new follower!

    -Nikki from http://fabmomchronicles.blogspot.com

    Reply
  22. LenzLove says

    August 9, 2010 at 12:25 am

    Oh Julie, I missed stopping by over here. I'm dealing with a bit of drama on the cupcake front but I so missed all your yummy yummies. Salmon is so good for you and your skin, I just love it. I just showed my hubby the pictures from your post and he says, "So that's what we're having for dinner tomorrow right?" Thanks girl 🙂

    Have a blessed week and we'll talk soon!

    Reply
  23. Nirmala says

    August 9, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    Grilled fish is so easy and fresh. Yeah for a weekend in NYC, especially in the summer.

    Reply
  24. Melanie says

    August 9, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    Oh, it looks so delicious! I always try to stay away from Salmon though because I become obsessed with it. I could have it every meal. But gosh, just this once maybe…

    Reply
  25. Sarah @ Mum In Bloom says

    August 9, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    Oh mercy this looks incredible. Julie your family must've gone crazy for this. Your photos are truely beautiful.

    Reply
  26. M @ Betty Crapper says

    August 10, 2010 at 5:26 pm

    Salmon is so good. I'm sure with your salsa it was pretty terrific.

    Reply
  27. Butterpoweredbike says

    September 15, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    Aw, come on! I can totally fit a whole piece of fish in my mouth in one bite, especially when it looks that tempting! Thanks for linking with Hearth ‘n Soul.

    Reply
  28. Christy says

    September 15, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    The salmon looks delicious – the salsa really looks like a perfect pairing! Yum. thanks for linking to hearth’nsoul!

    Reply
  29. girlichef says

    September 17, 2010 at 8:29 am

    First of all, this looks absolutely amazing. Second of all…I WANT some of that maple sugar (beyond awesome). Thirdly, hope you enjoyed “me” time!! Thanks so much for sharing it w/ the hearth ‘n soul hop this week…please remember to add a link back to any of the hosting blogs so that others can find the hop and share in the fun. 🙂

    Reply
  30. jack says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    This is really excellent

    Reply

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