Herb Salmon Fillets, Cold Cucumber Sauce
From: Claire, California, USA
Servings: 4
  • 4 salmon fillets, with skin
  • Large sprigs fresh dill, basil, coriander and Italian parsley, or to taste
  • Cold water
  • Salt and pepper
Cold Cucumber Sauce
  • 1 cup [250 mL] plain yogurt
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly snipped dill
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Preheat barbecue to medium.
  • Salt and pepper meaty side of salmon fillets.
  • Soak desired fresh herbs into cold water for a few minutes.
  • Arrange herb sprigs onto barbecue rack, larger leaves underneath, shaping a dense nest.
  • Arrange salmon fillets over the nest, meaty side up.
  • Close barbecue lid.
  • Barbecue for approximately 5 minutes.
  • It is not necessary to turn salmon fillets.
  • Meanwhile, prepare sauce.
  • Serve salmon fillets, along with sauce.
Cold Cucumber Sauce
  • Mix together yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, freshly snipped dill and lemon juice.