GRILLED SIDE OF SALMON STUFFED WITH CREAMY CORN AND BACON

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Celebrate the summer season with this grilled side of salmon, perfect for a crowd. Stuffed with creamy sweet corn and slathered with a bright green herb butter, it is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large shallot, finely chopped
3 cups corn kernels (from about 3 ears of corn)
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature
Kosher salt
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley, cilantro or basil leaves (or a mixture)
Zest of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges, for serving
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
One 3- to 4-pound side of salmon, skin on, pin bones removed
Nonstick cooking spray, for the foil

Steps:

  • Add the bacon to a medium skillet and cook over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate with a slotted spoon; reserve.
  • Discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add half the shallots and cook, stirring often, until translucent and softened, about 5 minutes. Add the corn and continue to cook, stirring often, until heated through and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream cheese and 1 teaspoon salt until combined. Let cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the herbs, lemon zest and remaining shallots to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the butter and 2 teaspoons salt and pulse until well combined; set aside.
  • Prepare a grill for medium indirect heat: For gas grills (with 3 or more burners), turn all the burners to medium-high heat; after about 15 minutes, turn off one of the middle burners and turn the remaining burners down to medium. For charcoal grills, bank one chimney starter-full of lit and ashed-over charcoal briquettes to one side of the grill. Set up a drip pan on the other side to avoid flare-ups. (Be sure to consult the grill manufacturer's guide for best results.)
  • Set the salmon on a cutting board. Use a knife to score the salmon down the middle lengthwise, halfway through its thickness. Working from the center line out toward the edges, cut thin flaps from the score to the edge, like a gatefold, then open them up. Spread half the herb butter on the salmon and spoon the corn mixture down the middle. Sprinkle the bacon on top, then fold the sides of the salmon up to cover the filling. Tie the salmon together in 6 places with butcher's twine. Spread the remaining herb butter on top and sprinkle generously with salt.
  • Stack 3 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil that are 6 inches longer than the salmon and spray the top layer generously with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the salmon to the middle of the foil and crimp the sides so they form a rim.
  • Transfer the salmon on the foil to the indirect-heat side of the grill and cook, covered, until the salmon is cooked through and the stuffing is hot, about 25 minutes (depending on your grill). Move the salmon to the direct-heat side for 5 minutes to crisp the skin. Using heatproof gloves, carefully transfer the foil with the salmon to a platter for serving. Serve with lemon wedges.

Md Yeanur
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the salmon and the stuffing.


Takari Rashko
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality dish.


Chetan Danuwar
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the stuffing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tinashe Muzangaza
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The salmon and stuffing are both delicious.


Raed Alkaabi
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The salmon is rich and flaky, the corn is sweet and creamy, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor.


Steve Echols
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover corn and bacon. It's also a delicious and healthy way to cook salmon.


Hammad Abid
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I've never made salmon before, but this recipe made it easy. The fish turned out moist and flaky, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Liaquat Ali Mangrio
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I made this recipe for my family last night, and they loved it! The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the stuffing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kendal Chamberlain
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.


Prajwal Acharya
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The stuffing really added a lot of flavor to the fish.


Abdullah Rizwan
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I tried this recipe last night, and it turned out great! The salmon was moist and flaky, and the stuffing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


MR TALANTA AFRICA
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I love salmon. This recipe looks delicious.


Video Editor
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This recipe was an absolute delight! The salmon was cooked to perfection, and the creamy corn and bacon stuffing was rich and flavorful. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.