Sun 26 Mar 2006
Grilled Salmon
Posted by Svetlana under Seafood
Ingredients:
-6 8-ounce salmon fillets, about 1 inch thick in the center
-juice from 2 lemons
-olive oil
-salt and pepper
-lemon wedges to garnish
1. Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon fillets and let stand at room temperature 8 minutes; discard lemon juice
2. Brush the grill with oil to help prevent sticking
3. Preheat the grill on high heat
4. Brush the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
5. Place skin side down in the center of the grill and grill covered, for 5 minutes
6. Brush again with olive oil, turn, and grill on the opposite side for 12 to 15 minutes
7. Remove the salmon from the grill, carefully peeling away the loosened skin
8. Serve with lemon wedges, or drizzle a small amount of Cilantro Cream over the top
