Grilled Salmon With Quick Blueberry Pan Sauce
- 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
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; saute 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
- 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.
- 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.
olive oil, shallots, garlic, coarse kosher salt, thyme, ground allspice, fresh blueberries, water, balsamic vinegar, salmon, fresh mint
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-salmon-with-quick-blueberry-pan-sauce-360069 (may not work)