Jerk grilled salmon

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In this Jamaican recipe, salmon fillets are marinated in jerk spices. The salmon steaks could be barbecued or cooked on an oven grill..

Ingredients

• 4 x 175 g [6 oz] salmon fillets with skin on one side
• 1/2 cup olive oil

marinade

• 2 tablespoons of peeled, grated ginger
• 2 Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, de-seeded if you desire
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground grains of paradise, or more extra black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme

Method

1. Purée all of the marinade ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
2. Leave the motor running and slowly drizzle in the oil.
3. Add the mixture and the salmon to a sealed contained, mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Add the steaks ,skin side down to a pre-heated barbecue or oven grill, lightly the grate helps to reduce sticking.
5. Cook for about 4 minutes a side, check that it's done to your liking, remove from the heat source, cover and rest for 7 minutes.
6. Serve