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Grilled Salmon Fillet

Cultural Context

Grilled salmon is a popular dish in many cultures, including Ghana, where fresh fish is abundant. In Ghanaian cuisine, fish is often seasoned with local spices and grilled to perfection, highlighting the natural flavors. This dish is not only nutritious but also embodies the communal spirit of sharing meals, often enjoyed during family gatherings or special occasions. Today, grilled salmon has gained popularity worldwide, celebrated for its rich taste and health benefits.

GhanaianGHmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 whole Atlantic salmon fillet
kosher salt
olive oil
JB's all-purpose seasoning
smoked paprika
1 lemon
1/2 onion
butter
Italian seasoning

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout fillets

💰Cheaper: tilapia fillets

Tilapia is more affordable and widely available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly cooking oil.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be used for convenience and cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a less expensive fat option.

1

Open the package of a whole Atlantic salmon fillet.

2

Spray the skin side lightly with olive oil.

3

Season the skin side with about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and let it sit while preparing the other side.

4

Flip the salmon over to the meat side and spray with olive oil.

5

Rub JB's all-purpose seasoning onto the meat side of the salmon.

6

Sprinkle smoked paprika on the meat side for flavor and color.

7

Prepare the stainless steel XL grill basket by placing the salmon inside it.

8

Slice half a lemon and thinly slice half an onion using a mandolin.

9

Layer the lemon slices and onion on top of the salmon in the grill basket.

10

Secure the top of the grill basket to hold the salmon and vegetables in place.

11

Go outside to heat up the grill to prepare for cooking.

12

Place the grill basket onto the Conker grill and let it rotate for about an hour.

13

Monitor the internal temperature of the salmon using a wireless thermometer, aiming for 160°F.

14

Prepare a butter mixture with butter, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning.

15

Pour the butter mixture over the salmon during cooking for added flavor.

Cooking Techniques

grilling

Equipment Needed

Conker grillstainless steel XL grill basketmandolinwireless thermometer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishmilk

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