Barbecued salmon with blood oranges, capers and dill

Blood oranges, capers and dill pair perfectly with salmon in this recipe, with
the delicious smokiness of the barbecue. Alternatively, you can also bake this
dish in the oven.

Servings: 4

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Course:

Main Course

Cuisine:

South African

Keywords:

Barbecue Salmon pescatarian blood oranges

Instructions

1 OPTIONAL: Heat a ridged frying pan over high heat and brush the orange slices
with olive oil. Fry the orange slices in batches, turning once, until there are
char lines visible on both sides. Set aside.
2 Prepare a fire in your kettle barbecue - you will need 15-20 charcoal
briquettes, piled together on the lower grill and lit using firelighter cubes.
When they are mostly grey and ashed over (20 mins or so), spread the coals out a
little in the centre of the lower grill, put the top grill in place and close
the barbecue lid, leaving the top and bottom vents open. Give the barbecue about
10 minutes to get to 150-180C.
3 While the coals are getting ready, lightly oil a large foil roasting dish, big
enough to accommodate the fish in a single layer. Lay the fish skin side down in
the oiled roasting dish and season lightly with salt and pepper.
4 Melt the butter, capers, chopped dill and zest together in the microwave (or on
the stovetop in a small saucepan) until the butter is just melted. Mix well and
add a good grind of black pepper.
5 Tuck the orange slices and half the remaining whole dill fronds around and under
the fish (reserve the rest of the dill for garnish). Baste the fish liberally
with the seasoned butter and place the roasting dish uncovered on the top
barbecue grill directly above the charcoal.
6 Close the lid and leave to cook for 15 minutes. Try not to open the lid during
cooking as this will cause the temperature to drop. After 15 minutes, check the
thickest part of the fish to see if it is done (it should flake easily with a
fork).
7 Once the salmon is done, carefully lift it off the skin using an egg lifter or
fish server, and serve decorated with the orange slices and the remaining dill
fronds.

Barbecued salmon with blood oranges, capers and dill

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