Want to bring the taste of the Caribbean to your BBQ cooking? This wonderful marinade mixture will definitely add some sunshine flavours to your salmon steaks. Zesty limes give a real citrus burst too.
Nutrition Information
2.2 grams carbohydrate
Carbs
30.7 grams protein
Protein
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 limes, finely zested, then halved
- 1tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2cm (1in) piece fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1tbsp light olive oil
- 4 salmon fillets, with skin on
- green beans, to serve
- rice, to serve
- sweetcorn (optional)
- chopped cherry tomatoes (optional)
- coriander (optional)
Instructions
- 1Mix together the garlic, lime zest, jerk seasoning, thyme, ginger and oil. Smear over the salmon and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
- 2Place the fish in a lightly oiled fish rack. Barbecue for 3 minutes or so on each side – aim for them to be charred on the outside, but still slightly pink in the centre. Alternatively, grill or griddle for around 5 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
- 3Chargrill the zested lime halves on the cut side until griddle lines appear it should take 2-3 minutes.
- 4Serve the salmon with green beans and rice mixed with corn, chopped cherry tomatoes and coriander. Garnish with the grilled limes and a little extra thyme.