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Grilled Salmon with North African Flavors
  • Serves: 4
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Marinating Time: 30 minutes


Description

Our version of the classic North African herb paste known as chermoula serves as both a marinade and a sauce for this richly flavored salmon. If the weather isn't right for grilling outdoors, you can roast the salmon at 450 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes.

Ingredients

1/4 cup low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions (see Cook's Tip)
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Cooking Instructions

Stir together yogurt, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup for sauce; cover and refrigerate. Place salmon fillets in a large sealable plastic bag. Pour in the remaining herb mixture, seal the bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, turning the bag over once.

Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high.

Oil the grill rack (see Cook's Tip). Remove the salmon from the marinade, blotting any excess. Grill the salmon until browned and opaque in the center, 4 to 6 minutes per side. To serve, top each piece with a dollop of the reserved sauce and garnish with lemon wedges.

Cook's Tip

Keeping the skin on when grilling salmon helps hold the fish together and protects the delicate flesh from the searing heat. Once cooked, the skin slips off easily.

To oil a grill: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray. 


Nutritional Analysis
Per serving
Calories Per Serving
285
Total Fat
19 g
Saturated Fat
4 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat
7 g
Cholesterol
63 mg
Sodium
225 mg
Carbohydrates
4 g
Fiber
1 g
Sugar
0 g
Protein
24 g
Calcium
0 g
Potassium
475 mg
Dietary Exchanges
3 lean protein, 1/2 fat



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