Grilled Salmon with Passion Fruit Sauce

For the Salmon

• 2 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin on or off
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

For the Passion Fruit Sauce

• 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp (from about 3-4 fresh passion fruits, or frozen pulp)
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Prepare the Salmon

1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
2. Brush both sides of the salmon with olive oil.
3. Season generously with salt and black pepper.

Prepare the Passion Fruit Sauce

1. In a small saucepan, combine the passion fruit pulp, honey or maple syrup, lime juice, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Heat the sauce over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Do not boil.
4. Remove from heat and set aside.

Grill the Salmon

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. If using a grill pan, lightly oil the pan.
3. Place the salmon fillets on the hot grill, presentation side down first if skinless.
4. Grill for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Serve

1. Place the grilled salmon fillets on serving plates.
2. Spoon the warm passion fruit sauce generously over each salmon fillet.