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Whole Barbecued Salmon

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 -12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 4-5 lb salmon whole (gutted, head, scales and fins removed)
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 4-5 large fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp coarse sea salt
  • 2-4 tbsp avocado oil
  • You will also need some kitchen twine or metal skewers

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven or barbecue to 350°F.
  2. Rinse fish, pat dry and lay on several layers of aluminium foil. Rob outside of fish with oil and season with generous amounts of salt.
  3. Slash the flesh on the outside (both sides), cutting down about 1/2" deep.
  4. Stuff the herbs, garlic and lemon slices into the cavity.
  5. Close the fish with the twine, the skewers or by wrapping the aluminium foil tightly around it.
  6. Lay on the center of the preheated grill for 35-40 minutes, turning once.
  7. When done, peel the skin off and flake the flesh away from the bones. Serve.