Saturday, March 29, 2008

Grilled Salmon

I discovered that I'm not crazy about salmon but with this recipe I've found a new respect and appreciation for this fish.

Ingredients:
One fillet/side of salmon with the skin left on, 1-inch thick (or 4 salmon steaks)
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon whole coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seed
1 teaspoon dry green peppercorns
Sea salt or kosher salt
3 limes thinly sliced
Canola or olive oil to coat grill

Instructions:
Combine the cumin, fennel, peppercorns & coriander in a small skillet and toast until lightly brown & fragrant.
Pour the toasted seeds in a grinder or a mortar & pestle, grind until fine.
Sprinkle the salmon with kosher salt and then coat the top of the salmon with the ground spices.
Layer the sliced limes on top of the spices.
Spray your grill with Pam or oil it.
Place the salmon on the grill over Med heat for approximately 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
Serve with your choice of sides.

Notes: This is a quick and easy grilling recipe, with prep and grill time 30-40 minutes. Getting the coals hot will make it longer. Tack on another 20-30 minutes if you are using actual charcoal and not a gas grill.

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