Françoise has been making this incredible salmon recipe on a regular basis for years. It is our number one dinner party meal; everyone loves it and it is one of those recipes that you never seem to get tired of it. It comes from my brother Terence and has been perfected by Françoise. (I will have to find a better photo; this one shows the dish before going in the oven.) Terence tells me his original recipe was inspired by Ted Reader's "The Art of Plank Grilling: Licked by Fire, Kissed by Smoke".
09 August 2019
RECIPE
I use a salmon filet, skin on or off, as you prefer. Any size to feed your folks. If you’re making a big filet for more than four people, double the seasoning paste.
Ingredients
Salmon (see notes above)
3 tablespoons paprika (smoked or regular)
2 tablespoons chilli powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons garlic power or 3 cloves fresh chopped garlic
1 bunch of chopped fresh dill (or a mix of dried and fresh)
1 bunch of finely chopped green onions with the green stems
1 small tsp salt
Some freshly ground pepper
Juice from 2 lemons
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a bowl, mix together the paprika, chilli powder, cumin, coriander, garlic, dill, green onions, and salt and pepper.
Add the lemon juice and olive oil and mix gently to make a nice paste.
Coat the entire top of the salmon with it and let it rest for about 20-30 minutes on the counter. Cook in the oven at 425 F, or even better in the BBQ on a previously soaked cedar plank.
Length of cooking will depend on the thickness of the salmon; approximately 15-20 minutes. Don’t overcook it!
Enjoy! It’s even delicious the next day.