Name: Green shawarma salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets; 3 green cardamom; ¼ tsp ground coriander; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; 2 pinches of ground ginger; 1 small clove of garlic; Juice of half a lemon; 1 handful of coriander leaves, chopped

Green shawarma salmon

8 Sep 2016

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Background

Shawarma is the Arabic term referring to the preparation of meat in various ways, followed by a slow roasting method on a vertical spit (just like the Turkish döner or Greek gyros). In this recipe the salmon is marinated in the usual, spiced sauce, then grilled on a BBQ, griddle pan or in the oven. It's absolutely delicious, perfect for dinner parties or laid-back get-togethers. Serve it with flat bread, grilled veggies, salad or pilaf.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
3 green cardamom
¼ tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
2 pinches of ground ginger
1 small clove of garlic
Juice of half a lemon
1 handful of coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

Push the cardamom seeds out of their shell, then crush them using a pestle & mortar. Add all the other ingredients (except the salmon) and make a coarse paste.
Rub the salmon fillets with the paste and marinate in the fridge for about 2 hours.
Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature. Then grill or BBQ them on both sides for 4-5 minutes.
Serve warm with your chosen side dishes.