Easy Grilled Salmon

Ingredients

• 400 g (14oz) salmon fillets (I prefer using skin-on salmon. Ask your fishmonger to remove any bones.)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup capers (chopped)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon (zest + juice )
• 1 garlic clove (crushed)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tsp chives (chopped)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Place the salmon fillets in a suitable marinating dish or Ziploc bag. Pour over the marinade and allow to marinate while you heat the grill. The salmon can also be left to marinate for up to 2 hours in the fridge.

3. 3

   Preheat an outdoor grill/braai/barbecue on its hottest setting for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Fold up a few sheets of paper towels then dip into oil and with tongs, rub onto the grill grates.

5. 5

   Remove the salmon from the marinade and place skin-side down on the grill. Allow to cook for 3-4 minutes or until the skin is golden and crisp.

6. 6

   Gently flip over and cook for another minute or two then remove from the heat and allow to rest.

7. 7

   To make the sauce, Combine chopped capers, lemon juice and zest, garlic and herbs in a bowl and add a few tablespoons of oil. Season with salt and pepper then serve with the grilled salmon.