Name: Grilled salmon with spices
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground; 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and coriander powder; 4 salmon steaks; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium onion sliced; 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ginger finely chopped; 1 teaspoon green chillies crushed; 1 tablespoon coriander leaves finely chopped

Meal type: Main meal

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Mix the lemon juice, pepper and cumin coriander powder. Spread this mixture on both sides of the salmon steaks. Leave for 1-2 hours in the fridge.
Heat the oil and fry the onions until soft. Add the garlic, ginger and green chillies and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
Spread the mixture on each side of the fish and grill under a pre-heated grill for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, and basting with the marinade.
Garnish with coriander.

Cook's tips

This dish can also be cooked in the oven. After spreading the mixture over the fish, place in an ovenproof dish, cover with foil and cook at gas mark 5, 190°C (375°F) for 20-30 minutes.

Energy 1012kJ 241kcal 12%

Carbs 3.2g -

Fat 16.1g Medium 23%

Saturates 2.6g Medium 13%

Sugar 2.1g Low 2%

Salt 0.16g Low 3%

% = an adult's reference intake

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground

1/2 teaspoon each cumin and coriander powder

4 salmon steaks

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 medium onion, sliced

1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped

1 teaspoon green chillies, crushed

1 tablespoon coriander leaves, finely chopped

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