Barbecued salmon with rocket and char-grilled lemons

Recipes / Fish

Olives and capers add flavour to this gourmet salmon dish.

Recipe «Barbecued salmon with rocket and char-grilled lemons» presented in category Recipes / Fish, to prepare this dish you will need no more 10 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 2 tsp cumin seeds, 2 tsp coriander seeds, 4 salmon fillets, 1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped, 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped , 1 tbsp baby salted capers, rinsed, drained, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 lemons, cut into wedges , 100g baby rocket leaves, 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp cumin seeds 
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds 
  • 4 salmon fillets 
  • 1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped 
  • 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped 
  • 1 tbsp baby salted capers, rinsed, drained 
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
  • 2 lemons, cut into wedges 
  • 100g baby rocket leaves 
  • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked 

Instructions

  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.
  2. Combine the olives and capers in a small bowl. Add 2 teaspoonfuls of the oil and stir to combine.
  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.
  4. Meanwhile, add the lemons to the grill and cook for 1 minute each side or until lightly charred. Remove from heat.
  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.