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grilled salmon

A delicious and healthy grilled salmon recipe topped with herbs and lemon slices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds wild salmon fillet
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 lemons lemons (very thinly sliced into rounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for spraying
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 16 bamboo skewers soaked in water 1 hour

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat and spray the grates with oil.
  2. Mix oregano, sesame seeds, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to combine; set spice mixture aside.
  3. Beginning with salmon, thread salmon pieces and folded lemon slices onto 8 pairs of parallel skewers to make 8 kebabs.
  4. Spray the fish lightly with olive oil and season with kosher salt and the reserved spice mixture.
  5. Grill the fish, turning occasionally, until opaque throughout, about 8 to 10 minutes total.

Notes

Serve hot with additional lemon slices for extra flavor.