Name: Grilled Salmon with Bacon and Corn Relish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 ears white corn; 0.25 cup chopped green onions - white and light green parts separated from green tops; 0.25 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, or more to taste; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 (8 ounce) center-cut boneless salmon fillets; 0.5 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 cup fresh spinach leaves

Grilled Salmon with Bacon and Corn Relish Recipe

Cook Time: 25 minutes

This flavorful dish combines crispy bacon, tender grilled salmon, and a refreshing corn relish, perfect for a summer meal or a special occasion.

Ingredients

6 strips bacon, cut crosswise into -inch pieces
2 ears white corn
cup chopped green onions (white and light green parts), green tops reserved
cup diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (or more to taste)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 pinches cayenne pepper (or to taste), divided
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
2 (8 ounce) center-cut boneless salmon fillets
teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup fresh spinach leaves (Optional)

Directions

Step 1: Preheat an outdoor grill (preferably charcoal) over high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate.

Step 2: In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally until browned and crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 3: While the bacon cooks, cut the kernels off the corn cobs into a large bowl using a sharp knife held at a 45-degree angle. Scrape the cobs with the back of the knife to release any remaining juice into the bowl.

Step 4: Add the chopped green onions (white and light green parts) and diced red bell pepper to the bacon in the skillet. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, or until the vegetables become tender.

Step 5: Stir in the fresh corn and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season with rice wine vinegar, olive oil, some chopped dark green onion tops, 1 pinch of cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6: Coat both sides of the salmon fillets with vegetable oil. Season with the remaining pinch of cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7: Place the salmon fillets on the preheated grill. Grill for about 5 minutes per side, or until the salmon develops nice grill marks, flakes easily with a fork, and remains slightly pink in the center.

Step 8: Once cooked, remove the salmon from the grill and set aside. The fillets should have small cracks along the flesh, indicating theyre done and tender in the middle.

Step 9: Divide the fresh spinach leaves between two plates. Place a salmon fillet on top of each bed of spinach, and spoon half of the bacon relish over each fillet.

Step 10: Garnish with a few chopped green onion tops and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	605
Total Fat	33g (42%)
Saturated Fat	8g (41%)
Cholesterol	141mg (47%)
Sodium	755mg (33%)
Total Carbohydrate	20g (7%)
Dietary Fiber	4g (13%)
Total Sugars	4g
Protein	57g (113%)
Vitamin C	39mg (44%)
Calcium	51mg (4%)
Iron	2mg (13%)
Potassium	1367mg (29%)

Note: If available, fresh tarragon can be a great addition to this dish.

Comments

Deborah Thomas

10/08/2025 05:01:02 AM

I started by cooking the bacon until crispy, then I drained most of the fat. Next, I sautéed sliced onions and zucchini (3 of them) instead of using peppers and spinach. I also added a cup of frozen corn kernels, 1 teaspoon of garlic, and 1 chopped jalapeño. To spice things up, I added 1 tablespoon of Cajun spice and served this delicious mixture on top of salmon. The whole family absolutely loved it!

Anna Torres

10/08/2025 03:39:32 AM

This recipe is fantastic! I made a few tweaks though. I fried the bacon and kept a teaspoon of the grease to add back in. Instead of husking the corn, I grilled it over high heat until the husks charred and the corn was heated through. After it cooled down, I removed the kernels and followed the rest of the relish recipe. Additionally, we prefer our salmon less cooked, so I only grilled it for about 6 minutes with the skin side down, then removed the skin before serving. Delicious!

Nicole Nelson

10/09/2025 07:42:05 PM

Beautiful, simple, and incredibly delicious! I intended to follow the recipe exactly, but ended up improvising a bit indoors. Despite not having a bell pepper, substituting with a sweet banana pepper turned out to be a happy accident, even though it was a hot variety. I made do without cayenne and swapped rice wine vinegar for distilled white vinegar, which worked perfectly. While I missed the red color from the bell pepper, adding cherry tomatoes gave the dish a lovely burst of color and flavor. Drizzling the relish over spinach while cooking the salmon saved me from using an extra pan and needing more vegetable oil. The spinach wilted to perfection by the time the salmon was done, creating a harmonious dish. I will definitely be making this again and adding it to my rotation for family meals or entertaining guests. Highly recommended!

Paul Anderson

10/10/2025 03:54:02 PM

I made this dish and my husband absolutely loved it. I added a whole jalapeño and roasted the corn, which added great flavor. Next time, I plan to increase the seasoning on the fish and drizzle some lime juice over the relish for an extra kick. Overall, it was really delicious!

Jeffrey Gomez

10/09/2025 01:31:35 AM

Delicious! I recommend draining the bacon fat before cooking the vegetables. I also included diced red peppers and tomatoes with the spinach. The meal paired perfectly with toasted French bread and a glass of Virginia Merlot.

Andrew Anderson

10/11/2025 06:28:59 AM

Great and unique recipe! It was easy to follow and didn't take much time. I opted to cook the salmon fillets on a George Forman grill due to time constraints. I added extra seasoning for more flavor. Instead of cayenne pepper, I used smoked paprika on the fillets since the relish already had enough spice. Unfortunately, I forgot to include the spinach, but I served it with mashed potatoes. The dish turned out wonderfully, and I will definitely be making it again.

Mary Martin

10/09/2025 01:58:03 PM

I prepared the bacon corn relish to accompany a BBQ rubbed pork loin, and it was absolutely fantastic! The recipe was incredibly simple to follow and even easier to enjoy. My entire family rated it 5 stars (I tripled the recipe because of hungry teenagers). This dish will definitely become a regular favorite in our meal rotation.