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Barbecued salmon with lemon and herbs – paleo recipe
Stav Kogan

Barbecued salmon with lemon and herbs

Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 465

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Atlantic salmon fillets, with skin on (6.3 oz / 180g each)
  • 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil (4.0 fl oz / 108g)
  • 1 bunch lemon thyme, roughly chopped (1.0 oz / 28g)
  • 0.33 cup dill leaves, finely chopped (0.3 oz / 9g)
  • 2 tbsp . capers, drained and chopped (0.6 oz / 17g)
  • 0.33 cup fresh lemon juice from about 2 lemons (2.8 oz / 80g)
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (0.2 oz / 6g)
  • 0.1 tsp . sea salt (0.04 oz / 1g)
  • 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges for garnish (4.2 oz / 120g)

Method
 

  1. In a large jug, mix together the lemon thyme, dill, capers, 0.33 cup (2.8 oz / 80g) lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and 0.1 tsp. (0.04 oz / 1g) sea salt.
  2. Arrange the 12 salmon fillets (6.3 oz / 180g each) in a single layer inside a large ceramic dish and pour half of the marinade over them.
  3. Turn the fillets over and pour the remaining marinade on top.
  4. Refrigerate, covered, for about 4 hours.
  5. Remove the fish from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking to let it come to room temperature.
  6. Grease your barbecue plate and heat it on medium-high. Barbecue the marinated fish, skin side down, for about 3 minutes.
  7. Turn the salmon fillets over and continue barbecuing, basting occasionally with the remaining marinade from the dish, for 6 minutes more or until cooked through.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with the fresh lemon wedges (4.2 oz / 120g).
  9. Keep it Low-Carb: With its rich profile of omega-3 healthy fats and virtually zero carbohydrates, this dish works perfectly as a delicious centerpiece for strict ketogenic nutritional plans.
  10. Watch the Marinating Time: Because lemon juice is highly acidic, marinating the salmon for longer than the recommended 4 hours can cause the proteins to break down and become mushy. Stick closely to the 4-hour window.
    Perfect the Grill Temperature: Ensure your barbecue grates are very clean, heavily greased, and heated to medium-high before placing the fish down. This guarantees a beautiful sear and prevents sticking.
    Use a Meat Thermometer: For perfectly tender and juicy fillets, cook the salmon to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) at the thickest part.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 36gFat: 33g

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