Description
This Herby Harissa Marinated Salmon is made with smoky harissa paste, spices, and plenty of fresh herbs. It’s packed with flavor and is easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner while also being a show-stopping option for a holiday main dish or special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon filet, skin removed and cut into 1 1/2 – 2 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons harissa sauce
- 1 tablespoon dill, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon sliced scallion, plus more for serving
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- lemon juice, for serving
- flaky salt, for serving
Instructions
- Add the salmon, harissa, fresh herbs, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl.
- Gently toss the salmon in the marinade until well coated and then cover the bowl and let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Thread the salmon onto skewers (if using wooden, soak them in water for 20 minutes before using so that they don’t burn).
- Place the salmon onto the hot grill pan let cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees.
- Remove the salmon skewers from the grill and finish with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, fresh herbs, and a bit of flaky salt.