Shonta's Grilled Mediterranean Salmon

by Shonta Prince

 

 

As seen on Food Network's TV Show, Grill of Victory 

Treat yourself like royalty with this one-of-a-kind grilled salmon entree. This gourmet dish is full of flavor and packed with a delicious combination of mediterranean ingredients that will stir your soul.

Here's what you'll need:

  • Salmon filets
  • Fresh tomatoes
  • Fresh onions
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Fresh lime
  • Fresh baby spinach
  • Crumbled feta cheese 
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Prince's Brown Sugar Chipotle Rub

Here's what to do:

Stuffing

  1. Dice tomatoes, onions, and cut up cilantro and combine in a bowl.
  2. Squeeze fresh lime juice into the bowl. 
  3. Add the fresh baby spinach and the feta cheese to the bowl. 
  4.  Add olive oil to the bowl.
  5. Stir to coat all of the ingredients with olive oil. (add more oil if needed)
  6. Toss everything in a skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese begins to melt and spinach leaves wither. 
  7. Set aside.

Salmon

  1. Slice each salmon filet starting from the side of the filet and going across the center (horizontally) to create a space for the stuffing.
  2. Rub the skin side of each filet with olive oil. 
  3. Season the salmon skin on top and open the salmon to season inside with Prince's Brown Sugar Chipotle Rub.
  4. Stuff the salmon with the mixture from the bowl. 
  5. Grill with the skin down at about 450 degrees Fahrenheit for about 6 to 8 minutes. 
  6. Flip the salmon over and grill for another 1 to 2 minutes.

The USDA recommended cooking temp for fish is 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Check your meat temperature to be safe. 

Enjoy!

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