Smoky chermoula salmon

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
26%
Smoky chermoula salmon
45 min.
4
168kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary repertoire with a dish that tantalizes the taste buds and captivates the senses? Introducing the Smoky Chermoula Salmon, a delightful fusion of flavors that is perfect for any occasion. With its beautiful blend of aromatic spices and fresh herbs, this dish not only excites the palate but also highlights the natural richness of the salmon.

What makes this recipe stand out is its vibrant chermoula marinade, bursting with garlic, coriander, and smoky paprika, which envelops the salmon fillet in an irresistible embrace. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, preparing a scrumptious appetizer, or simply wanting a healthy snack, this gluten-free and dairy-free delight is sure to impress your guests and family alike.

The cooking method is equally charming, as the salmon gently cooks on the barbecue, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while ensuring a moist and tender outcome. Served with a fresh tomato and red onion salad, this dish strikes the perfect balance between rich and refreshing. Plus, in just 45 minutes, you can create a stunning centerpiece for your table that looks as good as it tastes!

Join me in the kitchen and discover how easy it is to prepare this incredible Smoky Chermoula Salmon. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • oz salmon fillet 
  •  garlic clove 
  • bunch cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • 0.5 tbsp coriander seeds 
  • tbsp cumin 
  • tbsp paprika smoked
  • 0.5 tsp ground pepper 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  juice of lemon 
  • pinch saffron threads 
  •  to 5 chilies red deseeded chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Tip all the ingredients for the marinade into a food processor and blitz until you have a rough paste. Sit the salmon in a dish and rub the marinade all over the flesh. Leave for 1 hr or overnight in the fridge.
  2. Heat the barbecue and fold a length of foil longer than the fish into a strip and sit the salmon on top, skin-side down. Using the ends of the foil, lift the fish onto the bars of the barbecue if you have a kettle barbecue, place the lid on. Leave the fish for about 15 mins until it is just cooked through. Using the foil, carefully lift the fish onto a platter and scatter with coriander and chilli.
  3. Let everyone pull bits of the fish away, but leave the skin behind.
  4. Serve with a simple tomato, red onion and cumin seed salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories168kcal
Protein8.89%
Fat80.49%
Carbs10.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.25
Glycemic Load
0.76
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.3273911994437%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:168.14kcal
8.41%
Fat:15.7g
24.16%
Saturated Fat:2.16g
13.47%
Carbohydrates:4.66g
1.55%
Net Carbohydrates:3.26g
1.19%
Sugar:1.07g
1.19%
Cholesterol:7.8mg
2.6%
Sodium:13.05mg
0.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.9g
7.81%
Vitamin C:20.99mg
25.44%
Vitamin A:1223.13IU
24.46%
Vitamin E:2.78mg
18.56%
Vitamin K:17.92µg
17.07%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.31%
Iron:1.89mg
10.48%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.03%
Selenium:6.05µg
8.65%
Vitamin B3:1.58mg
7.91%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.51%
Potassium:215.38mg
6.15%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.97%
Fiber:1.4g
5.61%
Phosphorus:55.56mg
5.56%
Magnesium:19.46mg
4.87%
Copper:0.1mg
4.85%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.45%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.42%
Calcium:33.39mg
3.34%
Folate:10.22µg
2.55%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.34%