GRILLED SALMON WITH LEMON-ROSEMARY MARINADE & SAUCE

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The lemon and rosemary add a wonderful flavour to this marinade while the olives add a richness. Easy to make and great to taste. Cooking time includes 20 minutes of marniating. Reicpe Source: Tufts University guide to Healthy Living Magazine

Provided by heather in Ont

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
4 teaspoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
1 lb salmon fillet
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cut salmon into 4 portions and place in a shallow dish.
  • Wisk lemon juice, olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary, garlic, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste in a small bowl.
  • Use 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice mixture to marinate the salmon.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Stir 4 tsp chopped pitted Kalamata olives into the remaining lemon juice mixture for sauce.
  • While salmon marinates, heat grill to medium-high.
  • Just before cooking, lightly oil grill rack by rubbing a piece of oil-soaked paper towel over surface (use tongs to hold paper towel).
  • Do not spray a hot grill with cooking spray; it could cause an explosion.
  • Place salmon pieces skin side up, on grill.
  • Close lid and cook for 4 minute.
  • Using two metal spatulas, carefully turn salmon pieces over; cook just until opaque in the centre and fish flakes when tested with a fork 4 to 8 minutes longer, depending on thickness.
  • Serve the salmon with the sauce and lemon or lime wedges.

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