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Assyrian Barbecued Salmon





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Makes 4 servings

This simple salmon supper pairs well with a light tomato salad.  Middle eastern herbs like cardamom, cloves, and dill truly enhance the salmon's flavor.

Assyrian Barbecued Salmon




James Carrier
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  About 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/4 cup sesame seed
 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
 4 salmon steaks (each 3/4 to 1 in. thick, 2 to 2 1/3 lb. total)
  Lemon wedges
Step 1
1

In a bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cardamom, cloves, and, if desired, 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Step 2
2

On a plate, mix sesame seed and dill.

Step 3
3

Rinse salmon steaks, drain, add to oil mixture, and turn to coat. Lift out steaks, 1 at a time, and lay each cut side in seed mixture to coat. Place in a single layer on a plate.

Step 4
4

Lightly oil a barbecue grill over a solid bed of medium coals or a gas grill on medium heat (you can hold your hand at grill level only 5 to 6 seconds). Lay fish on grill. Close lid on gas grill.

Step 5
5

Cook fish until browned on bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn with a wide spatula and continue to cook until fish is opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), 4 to 6 minutes more.

Step 6
6

With spatula, transfer fish to plates. Season to taste with salt and juice from lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories468
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g40%

Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
Cholesterol 118mg40%
Sodium 411mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 3.5g2%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g4%
Protein 42g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.