Salmon Belly Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Salmon Belly
Rinse the salmon belly under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the salmon belly into manageable pieces.
- 2
Season the Salmon
In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and chopped fresh dill. Rub this mixture all over the salmon belly pieces.
- 3
Preheat the Grill or Oven
If grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If baking, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 4
Cook the Salmon Belly
For grilling, place the salmon belly on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. For baking, lay the salmon belly on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- 5
Serve
Once cooked, remove the salmon belly from the heat and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Garnish with additional dill if desired, and serve immediately.
