Grilled Or Roast Salmon With Salsa Fresca

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   Start a charcoal or gas grill; fire should be moderately hot and grill rack about 4 inches from heat source.

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   Or, heat oven to 500 degrees.

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   Chop tomatoes and combine them in a bowl with onion, chili, cilantro, lime juice and some salt.

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   Set aside.

5. 5

   Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.

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   If grilling, rub fish with a little oil as well; put it on grill, skin side down, and let it sit for 4 to 5 minutes, then turn once (don't worry if part of skin sticks to grill).

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   Cook for about 3 minutes more, until medium-rare.

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   If roasting, heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat for a minute.

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   Add oil and, a few seconds later, salmon, skin side up.

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    Sear for a minute, then transfer to oven and roast until medium-rare, about 10 minutes.

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    Allow to rest for a minute or so, then remove skin.

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    Turn over and serve, passing salsa at the table.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.