Firecracker Grilled Salmon (Paleo)
Ingredients
Salmon
Marinade
Instructions
- 1
Place the salmon fillets in a large zip-lock bag.
- 2
Whisk together all wet and dry ingredients for the marinade.
- 3
Pour 3/4 of the marinade into the bag with the salmon, reserving the remaining 1/4 for basting the fish as it cooks on the grill.
- 4
Seal the bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
- 5
Heat barbecue grill to 400°F.
- 6
Remove salmon from bag, discarding bag and marinade left behind.
- 7
Grill salmon, basting with reserved marinade:
- 8
The fish should flake with a fork when done. Be careful not to overcook it.
- 9
Remove from heat and discard tough outer skin.
- 10
Serve with lime wedges (optional) and any unused marinade (optional).
💡 Cook's Notes
The crushed red pepper can be pulverized in a blender for a finer texture. Fresh garlic can also be pureed in a small blender to make a paste for better distribution in the marinade.
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