Celebrate the best of a Pacific Northwest summer with this easy, elegant dish. Local salmon, sweet peaches, and fresh basil come together in a colorful meal that’s as vibrant as your freshly painted living room.

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each) — wild-caught if possible
  
• Olive oil
  
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper
  
• 2 ripe peaches, diced
  
• ½ small red onion, finely diced
  
• ½ jalapeño, minced (optional)
  
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  
• Juice of 1 lime
  
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
   
2. Grill salmon skin-side down for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until just cooked through and nicely charred.
   
3. Make the salsa: In a bowl, combine diced peaches, red onion, jalapeño, basil, lime juice, and honey. Season with a pinch of salt.
   
4. Serve: Place the grilled salmon on a platter and top generously with the peach & basil salsa.
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✨ Light, fresh, and bursting with flavor — this is the kind of meal that makes summer at home feel special.