Salmon recipes:Barbecued salmon with tahini and herbs

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Salmon, with its high level of omega 3 fatty acids, is not only one of the more healthy fish species you can consume, but it's also quick and versatile to cook.

Unlike many fish, salmon lends itself to just about any method of cooking as this recipe collection demonstrates. It can be grilled, barbecued, pan-fried, poached and baked. You can even eat it raw, sashimi style.

For the very health-conscious salmon can be cooked without oil in a pan. (Simply line the pan with baking paper first).

Barbecued salmon with Tahini and herbs

 

Ingredients

4 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

2 tbsp mint, finely chopped

1½ tbsp smoked almonds, finely chopped

1 tbsp sumac

2 shallots, finely diced

150g natural yoghurt

1 tbsp tahini

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 garlic clove, mashed to a puree

6 x 120g salmon fillet

vegetable oil

Method

Place the herbs, almonds, sumac and shallots in a small bowl and mix well.

Mix together the yoghurt, tahini, lemon juice and garlic paste and place in the fridge for one hour before using.

Preheat the barbecue, then lightly rub the salmon with some vegetable oil and grill it for three minutes on each side or until just cooked. Place on a plate and let cool for five minutes.

Smear a spoonful of the tahini yoghurt over the fillet, then spread the herb mix on a flat plate. Place the fillet on the herbs, then lift it off the plate and place on a serving plate.