With the Summer grilling season just ahead, it seems like the perfect time to roll out this healthy, tasty, Omega 3 rich recipe for grilled Salmon in a Dill Marinade. As with all great grilled fish, the secret here is to not over cook. Just as important, don't over-spice - the rich flavor of the Salmon can't jump off the plate if it's been drowned in marinade. Finally, be sure to select fresh, thick cut steaks. These hold up the best when grilling.
Ingredients
4 Salmon Steaks
1 Bunch of Fresh Dill
Juice of 1 Lemon
2 Tablespoons of Dijon Mustard
1 Teaspoon Tamari Soy Sauce
3 Cloves Fresh Garlic
1/2 Teaspoon of Black Pepper
Salt (to taste)
Preparation
Wash the Salmon Steaks. Chop 3 tablespoons of dill from the bunch - set aside the rest for garnish. Finely chop the 3 cloves of garlic, and combine with the dill, lemon juice, tamari, black pepper, salt, and Dijon mustard. Mix thoroughly. place the fish and the marinade in a bowl (or a large ziplock bag) about ½ hour before grilling. The marinade protects the fish from drying out and sticking to the grill, and imparts the flavor from the marinade. (But don’t marinade too long - the fish gets soft and becomes harder to grill.) Grill approximately 5 minutes on each side - brush on any extra marinade while cooking, and be sure to remove from the grill while the flesh is still moist. Try to avoid over-cooking, as over-done Salmon is still memorable, but for all the wrong reasons.
Serving Suggestions
Basmati rice and steamed asparagus jump to mind as a excellent compliments to grilled Salmon. As for wine, choose a dry, flinty Sauvignon Blanc, or, if you're feeling a little experimental, a dry Alsatian Reisling or Gerwurtrameiner.
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