Grilled Salmon With North African Flavors

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 lb center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Recipe

• 1 stir together yogurt, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl. reserve 1/4 cup for sauce; cover and refrigerate for use atop fish after cooked.
• 2 place salmon fillets in a large sealable plastic bag. pour in the remaining herb mixture, seal the bag and turn to coat. refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, turning the bag over once.
• 3 meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high. oil the grill rack by placing oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack.
• 4 remove the salmon from the marinade, blotting any excess. grill the salmon until browned and opaque in the center, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
• 5 to serve, top each piece with a dollop of the reserved sauce and garnish with lemon wedges.