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Grilled salmon with pebre and potatoes

Grilled salmon with pebre serves 4, takes 35 minutes, and is rated very easy, at about €4.40 per person. The key to success is making the pebre, a fresh Chilean tomato and cilantro salsa, at least twenty minutes ahead so the flavors have time to blend.

Tonight, grilled salmon with a Chilean pebre, a fresh tomato and cilantro salsa.

Grilled salmon with pebre and potatoes
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€4.40
Calories per person
500 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

Pebre is a bright, raw Chilean salsa that wakes everything up. Fresh tomato, onion, cilantro, a little green chile and garlic, a splash of vinegar, and grilled salmon suddenly feels like a different dish. The contrast works well, hot fish with crispy skin on one side, tangy, cool salsa on the other.

This is a weeknight dish that asks for almost nothing, just a bit of lead time to let the pebre rest. Kids usually like their salmon plain with potatoes on the side, while the adults pile on the salsa. Easy to dial the heat up or down depending on who's at the table.

The ingredients

4 people

Fish counter

  • Salmon fillets 4

Fruits and vegetables

  • Tomatoes 4
  • Onion 1
  • Fresh cilantro 8 sprigs
  • Green chile 1
  • Garlic 1 cloves
  • Potatoes 800 g

Pantry

  • Wine vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Fish

The step by step recipe

  1. Finely chop the seeded tomatoes, onion, cilantro, chile, and garlic.

    Seed the tomatoes to avoid a watery pebre.

  2. Mix with the vinegar, one tablespoon of oil, and salt, then let it rest. 15 min

    The longer the pebre rests, the more flavorful it gets.

  3. Cook the potatoes whole in salted water. 20 min

    Pierce them with a knife to check if they're done.

  4. Grill the salmon fillets in a very hot pan, skin side first. 10 min

    Press down on them for a few seconds for crispy skin.

  5. Serve the salmon topped with pebre alongside the potatoes.

    Keep extra pebre on the table for anyone who wants more.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick ripe, flavorful tomatoes, they carry most of the pebre's taste.
  • Pat the salmon skin dry before it hits the hot pan, it crisps up better that way.
  • Taste the pebre before serving and adjust the salt or vinegar to your liking.

The variations

  • Swap the salmon for cod or another firm white fish, pebre pairs just as well with it.
  • For a vegetarian version, spoon the pebre over roasted potatoes or grilled corn instead of fish.
  • For kids who don't like heat, seed the green chile or just serve the pebre on the side.

What to serve it with

  • A squeeze of lime over the salmon
  • A crisp green salad
  • Bread to scoop up the pebre

Storage

Cooked salmon keeps for a day in the fridge in a sealed container, best eaten cold or gently reheated. The pebre keeps for two days in the fridge but loses some of its freshness. It's best not to freeze either the cooked fish or the salsa.

Questions about this dish

Can you make the pebre ahead of time?

Yes, you can make it up to two hours ahead, it only gets better. Keep it chilled and take it out a bit before serving so it isn't too cold.

Can you swap out the fresh cilantro?

Cilantro gives pebre its character, but you can use flat leaf parsley instead if you don't like its taste. The result will be different but still tasty.

How do you know when the salmon is cooked through?

Cook about 4 minutes skin side down, then 2 to 3 minutes on the other side depending on thickness. The flesh should turn pink and flake easily with a fork.

Can you cook the potatoes ahead of time?

Yes, you can boil them the day before and reheat them in a steamer or a pan. They hold their texture well as long as you don't leave them sitting in water after cooking.

How long does it take to make a grilled salmon with pebre and potatoes?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in a grilled salmon with pebre and potatoes?

About 500 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a grilled salmon with pebre and potatoes cost?

About €4.40 per serving, or €17.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains fish. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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