Assyrian Barbecued Salmon

Yield

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• About 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sesame seed
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
• 4 salmon steaks (each 3/4 to 1 in. thick, 2 to 2 1/3 lb. total)
• Lemon wedges

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cardamom, cloves, and, if desired, 1/2 teaspoon salt.

2. On a plate, mix sesame seed and dill.

3. Rinse salmon steaks, drain, add to oil mixture, and turn to coat. Lift out steaks, 1 at a time, and lay each cut side in seed mixture to coat. Place in a single layer on a plate.

4. Lightly oil a barbecue grill over a solid bed of medium coals or a gas grill on medium heat (you can hold your hand at grill level only 5 to 6 seconds). Lay fish on grill. Close lid on gas grill.

5. Cook fish until browned on bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn with a wide spatula and continue to cook until fish is opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), 4 to 6 minutes more.

6. With spatula, transfer fish to plates. Season to taste with salt and juice from lemon wedges.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

468 (60% from fat)

Protein:

42g

Fat:

31g (sat 5.7)

Carbohydrate:

3.5g

Fiber:

1.1g

Sodium:

411mg

Cholesterol:

118mg