Grilled Salmon With Herb Vinaigrette

Prep: 10 min., Cook: 5 min., Grill: 14 min. You can substitute grouper, redfish, or tuna for salmon.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 19 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4  (8-oz.) salmon fillets
• 1  teaspoon  salt, divided
• 1/2  teaspoon  pepper
• 2  shallots, minced
• 1/2  cup  olive oil, divided
• 2  tablespoons  white wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon  Dijon mustard
• 1/4  teaspoon  sugar
• 1  tablespoon  each chopped fresh chives, parsley, and tarragon
• 1/8  teaspoon  dried crushed red pepper (optional)
• Vegetable cooking spray

Preparation

1. Sprinkle salmon evenly with 3/4 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper.

2. Sauté shallots in 1 Tbsp. hot oil over medium heat 5 minutes or until golden. Remove from heat.

3. Whisk together vinegar and mustard in a small bowl; whisk in remaining oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thickened and blended. Stir in shallots, remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, sugar, herbs, and, if desired, crushed red pepper.

4. Coat cold cooking grate with cooking spray; place on grill over high heat (400° to 500°). Place salmon on cooking grate, and grill 5 to 7 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Serve with vinaigrette.