Grilled citrus salmon on the BBQ

🐟 An absolutely fresh recipe, explosive in flavor This recipe from my Tome 2 is an explosion of citrus and fresh herbs like you’ve never tasted. Vibrant green marinade prepared in the blender (orange + lime + lemon + massive amounts of fresh cilantro + subtle maple syrup), salmon grilled directly on the BBQ with crispy skin, light caramelization on top. This is exactly the kind of dish that transforms a quick weeknight dinner into a Saturday night feast with friends. 🌿 Totally different from my other maple salmons If you know my salmon recipes (maple with pecans, maple teriyaki, white beer smoked), this one plays in a completely different league. Maple syrup is NOT the star here. It’s in very small quantity (2 tbsp only) just to balance the acidity of the citrus. The star is the triple citrus (orange + lime + lemon) combined with a whole bunch of fresh cilantro blended for a green marinade that sticks to the flesh and imprints flavor layers you’ve never experienced with BBQ salmon. For real, it has nothing to do with the other recipes on the site. 🔥 The main dish that makes you cry with joy Serve this salmon with roasted vegetables on the BBQ, a fresh arugula or lettuce salad, and you’ll see everyone at the table doing the sun dance around the fire, wanting to throw their keys in the BBQ because it’s so good. It’s the kind of recipe that transforms a summer meal into a memorable moment. Quick cooking (15-20 min total), super simple prep in the blender, 1-hour marinade only because citrus penetrates quickly. This is the recipe to absolutely have in your summer arsenal. Trust me, after just once, you’ll make it every week.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 3/4 lb (800 g) salmon fillets with skin
• 1 cup (250 ml) fresh cilantro, well packed (about 1 whole bunch)
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
• Juice and zest of 1 orange
• Juice and zest of 1 lime
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Préparation ---
2. 2In a large airtight dish, place the salmon fillets, flesh side down. Set aside.
3. 3In a blender, food processor or with an immersion blender, put the cilantro, garlic, olive oil, maple syrup, juices and zests of orange, lime and lemon. Salt and pepper. Blend into a vibrant green puree.
4. 4Pour three quarters of the marinade over the salmon and coat well. Reserve the remaining quarter in a separate container in the fridge for basting (never reuse marinade that has touched raw fish. Risk of cross-contamination). Close the dish and refrigerate 1 hour.
5. 5Preheat the BBQ to maximum power, then reduce to medium power. Place the Cookina reusable cooking sheet on the BBQ grate, close the lid and let heat for 5 minutes.
6. 6Remove the salmon fillets from the marinade and drain them. Place them on the cooking sheet, flesh side down, and cook 8 to 10 minutes to lightly caramelize the flesh.
7. 7Using a large spatula, gently flip the salmon fillets (only once!) and continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes skin side, basting them with the reserved fresh marinade like a ninja, until the flesh flakes easily with a fork. The exact time depends on the thickness of the fillet. A thin salmon will cook much less time than a thick fillet.
8. 8Serve immediately with rice, grilled vegetables or your favorite fresh salad.