Grilled Salmon Filet

Salmon is a great fish to grill and its taste is full of flavour.  It is simple to prepare but the biggest challenge is to flip it on the grill.  Best way is to cut the salmon filet into serving portions.

Ingredients (serves 4):
4 salmon filets with skin (readily portioned)
coarse sea salt
chilli flakes
a little lime juice (optional)
olive oil

Method:
Season salmon filets with salt and crumbled chilli flakes.  Then, sprinkle lime juice if using and olive oil over salmon.  Place salmon with skin side up on the grill.  Grill for about 6 to 8 minutes over high heat.  It all depends on the thickness of the filet - the thinner the filet or steaks, the higher is the heat.  Once a crust has been formed, turn over salmon and grill until the required preference is attained i.e. medium rare or well done.  It is advisable to turn the salmon once only or else it will break into pieces.

Serve hot with any kind of salad.  This time, I served them with a simple Tomato & Cucumber Salad and Boiled Potatoes or Buttered Potatoes.


Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeds to be removed and finely diced
6 large tomatoes, seeds to be removed and finely diced
a few stalks of dill
salt & pepper to taste
olive oil

Method:
In a large bowl, add diced cucumbers and tomatoes.  Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a little olive oil and the dill.  Mix well and serve.

Bon Appetit!