This Cuban-style grilled salmon is first marinated in a mixture of garlic, shallots, lemon juice, cumin, and cayenne pepper and then grilled to achieve the maximum flavor, but it can easily be pan-fried or baked in the oven and it will still taste amazing.
Enjoying a rich and juicy grilled fish is an action that we must do very often.
Why this recipe works?
In large part because making fish fillets is very easy and it is also a food that gives us many properties with very low calories.
This marinated grilled salmon recipe is very simple and fast, perfect for you to enjoy with your guests without any effort.
You will get a super delicious gourmet-style dish without leaving home, as long as you follow the advice that we give you to cook a perfect grilled fish fillet.
Ingredients:
- salmon
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- garlic
- shallots
- cumin
- cayenne pepper
- cilantro
- salt
FAQs:
What other fish can I use?
For this type of preparation, you can use salmon, tuna, cod, sea bream, hake, sea bass, or any other variety of fish you want.
What to serve with this salmon?
I recommend serving this grilled salmon with fresh mixed salad greens and tomatoes for a light lunch or supper. It pairs great with djuvec rice from my homeland.
How to make it:
- In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon or lime juice, salt, garlic, shallots, cumin, cayenne, and cilantro. Add the salmon and turn to coat. Let marinate 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, preheat a grill, burner griddle, or cast iron grill pan to medium-high.
- Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Grill the salmon until marked on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn and continue grilling until marked on the other side and cooked through for 3 to 4 more minutes.
- Divide the salmon among plates. Drizzle with more lemon juice if desired and serve with salad greens and rice.
Other salmon recipes to try:
Cuban Marinated Grilled Salmon Recipe
EQUIPMENT
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound salmon fillet, skin removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon or lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Divide the salmon among plates. Drizzle with more lemon juice if desired and serve with salad greens and rice.
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week and it will be pinned to our Features Board. Thanks so much for sharing with us and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
Jas says
Thanks for the honor, Miz Helen!
Amber Ferguson says
Oh how I love some good grilled salmon! Thanks for linking up to Thursday Favorite Things last week. I am featuring this post today! I hope you will join us again this week!
Jas says
Thank you much, Amber! Such a pleasant surprise 😀
Beverly says
Jas,
We love salmon and I am always looking for new ways to serve it. Can't wait to try this recipe. Stop y Thursday Favorite Things since you are being featured.
Hugs,
ev
Jas says
What a nice surprise, Bev! Thank you so much. XO
Simone Emery says
This looks so good!
I will definitely be giving it a try.
Jas says
Thank you, Simone! I'm glad you like it. 🙂
Libby @ Beauty Without Within says
We love salmon and include it at least 3 times a week, so this marinate will give us a new option for flavoring. Thank you.
Jas says
Salmon is our favorite fish too! You might like this recipe for crusted salmon with a smoky flavor. Seriously delicious! 🙂 Thanks for stopping in, Libby! x
Jenny says
This looks delicious & perfect for summertime to grill. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday. Hope to see you at the party next week!
Jas says
Thanks, Jenny! I couldn't wait for summer to arrive (heck it's still snowing mid-April) so I used my griddle. It worked out great 🙂
The Sane Mum says
Oh wow, that looks delicious! Thank you for the recipe! ❤️
Jas says
Happy you like it! 😀
Vanessa says
That looks absolutely delicious!! I love the colour the marinade gives the fish too.
Jas says
Thank you, Vanessa! 😀
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
That salmon is beautiful!! I love the little shells you used for the salt and pepper. Did you buy or find those? And Thanks for sharing this great recipe at the What's for Dinner party! Hope your week is Amazing!
Jas says
Thanks, Helen! I actually made those shells with air-dry clay. I have several little trays, some I've painted. An inexpensive and unique way to add to my props. Have a super week!
Marissa | Squirrels of a Feather says
Thanks for the history lesson! The salmon looks great too, that's the one seafood my kids will always eat, but I always do it one way. I might try this to change it up! Love the lime 🙂
Jas says
I mostly make it the easiest and fastest way (with garlic and lemon) but whenever I have time I like to try a different recipe. 🙂
Miz Helen says
Hi Jas,
Your Cuban Marinated Grilled Salmon looks delicious! Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing your with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Jas says
I am, Miz Helen! Thank you and have a great weekend also. 🙂
Kate - gluten free alchemist says
What a vibrant dish. I adore salmon and the combination of herbs and spices in here sounds amazing. #FiestaFriday x
Jas says
Thank you much, Kate!
Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook says
This dish looks so fancy and delicious! I am glad your brought another yummy dish at this week’s Fiesta Friday, Jas! Thanks for sharing!
Jas says
Thanks, Jhuls! Nothing fancy about this one, so simple but full of flavors 🙂 Blessings
Chas says
Wow, looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing on To Grandma's House We Go!
Jas says
Thanks, Chas!
Dennis says
I've never had Cuban salmon before, but if it's as good as Cuban cigars then I know I have to try making this. I'll definitely have to save this recipe to my HP enterprise cloud. I love that it's so quick to make! Thanks for sharing.
Jas says
Thanks, Dennis! I've never smoked Cuban (or any other) cigars but they're pretty popular, so I would say this salmon recipe is right up there 🙂
Love from Munchkintime.com says
Jas, I am in love with your food photography!!! This salmon recipe is making me drool all over my laptop, I am a huge salmon fan and planning to make this recipe soon, but for now I will pin it to my Dinner Board!=)
Jas says
Hi, Love! Thank you so much for your kind comment, pinning, and the rating! I'm so happy that you like it 😀