Barbecued salmon with rocket and char-grilled lemons

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  4 Servings


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Olives and capers add flavour to this gourmet salmon dish.

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Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds


• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds


• 4 (about 200g each) salmon fillets


• 1/4 cup (50g) pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped


• 1/4 cup (50g) pitted kalamata olives, chopped


• 1 tablespoon baby salted capers, rinsed, drained


• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil


• 2 lemons, cut into wedges


• 100g baby rocket leaves


• 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked

Method

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  Step 1
  
  
  
  
  Place the cumin and coriander seeds in a mortar and gently pound with a pestle until lightly crushed. Season with sea salt flakes and ground black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the salmon.
  
  
  


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  Step 2
  
  
  
  
  Combine the olives and capers in a small bowl. Add 2 teaspoonfuls of the oil and stir to combine.
  
  
  


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  Step 3
  
  
  
  
  Preheat a barbecue or char-grill pan on high. Drizzle with a little of the remaining oil. Place the salmon on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest.
  
  
  


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  Step 4
  
  
  
  
  Meanwhile, add the lemons to the grill and cook for 1 minute each side or until lightly charred. Remove from heat.
  
  
  


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  Step 5
  
  
  
  
  Combine the rocket and parsley in a large bowl. Drizzle with remaining oil and gently toss to combine. Place on serving plates. Top with salmon and lemon wedges. Spoon over the olive mixture and serve immediately.
  
  
  

• High protein


• Low carb


• Low sugar

Nutrition

• 2158 kj

  Energy




• 33g

  Fat Total




• 7g

  Saturated Fat





• 50g

  Protein





• 506.23mg

  Sodium




• 1g

  Carbs (sugar)




• 3g

  Carbs (total)

All nutrition values are per serve

• Author: Sarah Hobbs


• Image credit: Steve Brown


• Publication: Notebook:

Source: taste.com.au