LEGENDARY HERB-GRILLED WHOPPER
by bibjers
Any large fish will do for this easy and delicious dish. If you catch your own, tell your friends to cut out the backseat fishing.
Active cooking time: 10. Total cooking time: 20. Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 lbs salmon fillet (900g)
1 lemon
1 small bunch cilantro leaves, washed and removed from stems
½ tsp salt (1.5g)
¼ tsp black pepper (.5g)
¼ tsp turmeric (.5g)
¼ tsp dried red pepper flakes (.5g)
¼ cup vegetable oil (60mL)
Set grill to medium, close lid, and allow to preheat for 10 minutes.
While grill is heating, slice the lemon. Make 3-4 scores through the salmon skin and into the flesh. Insert lemon slices and cilantro leaves into slits.
Combine all seasonings in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasonings over both sides of the salmon.
Using tongs and a cloth soaked in vegetable oil, thoroughly oil grill. (Optional) Also oil fish grilling basket.
Place fish skin-side down directly onto grill or onto grill in grilling basket. Close grill lid. Allow to cook for 8 minutes. Turn and cook for 2 additional minutes.
Remove from grill and serve.