How to Grill Salmon With Citrus and White Chocolate

Grilled salmon and white chocolate sauce are an unexpected pairing.

Fish and citrus are already a common pairing; many people like to squeeze a lemon wedge over a fish fillet. But adding white chocolate to the mixture introduces a rich flavor to complement the natural fattiness of salmon. White chocolate is pure cocoa butter and does not have the strong flavor of dark chocolate. Learn to make your own salmon with citrus and white chocolate for a tasty dish. Does this Spark an idea?

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Olive oil
Tongs
1 tbsp. butter
Saucepan
Whisk
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 cup fish stock
1/4 cup white wine
2 oz. chopped white chocolate
1 tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions

- 1
  
  Rub two 4 to 6 oz. salmon fillets with olive oil on both sides.
- 2
  
  Grill the salmon over medium-high heat for three to four minutes per side or until it flakes easily and has cooked through. Remove the fish from the grill with tongs and set aside.
- 3
  
  Melt 1 tbsp. of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk 1 tbsp. of flour into the butter, and cook the mixture for 30 seconds, before it begins to brown.
- 4
  
  Add 1/4 cup of fish stock and 1/4 cup of white wine to the flour and butter, and heat them over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove the sauce from the heat.
- 5
  
  Stir in 2 oz. of chopped white chocolate and 1 tbsp. lemon juice into the sauce mixture.
- 6
  
  Pour the white chocolate and lemon sauce over the grilled salmon and serve immediately.

Tips & Warnings

Peel a chunk of white chocolate with a vegetable peeler to make chocolate curls for garnishing the dish.
Replace white wine with 1/4 cup of fish stock, if desired.