Spiced Grilled side of Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 side of salmon skin on
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 3 tbsp fresh oregano
- 1 lemon sliced + 1 tbsp juice
- 1 onions sliced into rings
- 4 tbsp crème fraiche
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
To serve - optional
- Baked potatoes and corn on the cob
Method
- Preheat a charcoal barbecue until the ashes turn white.
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, chili flakes, oregano with some seasoning.
- Spread the seasoning over the side of salmon and place the salmon in a fish grilling basket. Add the lemon, onion and close the basket.
- Place the basket with the fish skin down on the barbecue over indirect heat for 10 minutes with the lid on to cook the fish through.
- Next move the basket over direct heat and continue grilling a further 5-8 minutes, flipping the basket to grill both side of the fish and the vegetables until cooked through.
- Remove the fish basket from the barbecue and transfer onto a board to settle for 2-3. Minutes.
- In the meantime, in a small bowl, combine the crème fraiche with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Season well and set aside.
- Serve the grilled salmon with the crème fraiche and you favourite side. Ours is baked potatoes and grilled corn on the cob.
