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Home » Recipe » Fin & Shell » Grilled Shetland Salmon with Ginger & Lemongrass

Grilled Shetland Salmon with Ginger & Lemongrass

Published on February 15, 2015 by Elizabeth 29 Comments
Last Updated on January 28, 2019

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A recipe using the new Knorr Flavour Pots.

Grilled Shetland Salmon with Ginger and Lemongrass

There are times when something quick and nutritious is needed for dinner. After a long day’s work the last thing you want to do (ok, the last thing I want to do!) is start faffing about with preparing a long list of ingredients. Although I usually prefer to cook from scratch it is not entirely unknown for me to open a jar or sauce, or utilise some other time saving technique in the kitchen, so when I was recently sent a selection of the Knorr Flavour Pots to play with I was absolutely delighted!

I’m on a mission to eat healthier and lose the few extra pounds I put on last year, so my meals these days tend to be quite simple and lower on the calories (it’s easier to keep track that way!). This morning I picked up a piece of gorgeous Shetland salmon in my rural local shop – salmon grown, harvested and processed here on my island home. It’s the finest salmon out there, I insist, but then I’m a bit biased living here.

The Knorr Flavour Pots are part of their seasoning range, developed to capture the flavour and intense aroma of fresh herbs and spices in a convenient pot.

Knorr Flavour Pots

Knorr Flavour Pots have just collected first prize in the Sauce & Seasoning category for this year’s Product of the Year awards. The range features nine different tantalising flavours, including Mixed Herbs, Three Peppercorn, Curry, Garlic, Mixed Chillies, Garden Herbs, Ginger & Lemongrass, Paprika, and Mexican.

To celebrate this Knorr has challenged selected food bloggers to take part in their Knorr Flavour Pot – Product of the Year challenge! To get us inspired we were sent a food hamper filled with the whole new range of flavour pots and assorted ingredients (see my Instagram snap of my hamper contents!), plus a supermarket voucher to buy extra ingredients.

I’ll likely be getting creative with the rest of the flavour pots, but the first one I tried was the Ginger and Lemongrass – and oh wow, what a success for so very little effort!

Grilled Shetland Salmon with Ginger and Lemongrass

The ginger and lemongrass Flavour Pot is a blend of ginger, garlic, cayenne, coriander, cardamom, onion, Kaffir lime, aniseed, lemongrass and chilli. Its suggested use is to season Asian-style dishes or to replace ginger or lemongrass in recipes. To make a marinade for my Shetland salmon I mixed the contents of one flavour pot (which is rather thick) with flavourless oil and a splash of tamari soy sauce. Both salmon and marinade were placed in a ziplock bag to infuse for an hour or so while I got on with the housework, and then all I needed to do was heat a lightly oiled grill pan, sear on both sides and serve with a simple leafy rocket/arugula salad, sliced red chilli and lime wedges.

It was so good I may have thought about licking the plate! My recipe serves two, but the marinade would easily serve four, but depending on the size of your salmon fillets you might need to add a drop more oil to make sure everything gets covered.

Knorr Flavour Pots can be found on most supermarket shelves next to the spices and stock cubes.

Grilled Shetland Salmon with Ginger & Lemongrass

Grilled Shetland Salmon with Ginger & Lemongrass

A quick midweek dinner idea using the new Knorr Ginger & Lemongrass Flavour Pot
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 275 grams Shetland salmon fillets
  • 1 Knorr Ginger & Lemongrass Flavour Pot
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 tsp Clearspring Organic Japanese Tamari Soya Sauce
  • rocket and baby leaf salad to serve
  • 1 lime cut into wedges, to serve
  • 1 fiery red chilli finely sliced, to serve

Instructions

  • Combine contents of the Knorr Ginger & Lemongrass Flavour Pot with the oil and soy sauce in a small bowl. Whisk until combined and spoon into a ziplock bag.
  • Add the salmon fillets to the bag, push the air out and seal, making sure the salmon is well coated.
  • Leave to marinade for an hour or so.
  • Brush a cast iron grill pan with a little oil and heat on medium-high.
  • Place the salmon fillet, skin side up, on the hot grill for 4-5 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for another 4-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet.
  • Serve immediately with a fresh rocket salad, lime wedges and finely sliced red chilli.
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Steamed salmon and cauliflower risotto from Fuss Free Flavours (also, read her review of the Flavour Pots!)
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Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary received a hamper of ingredients including the whole range of Knorr Flavour Pots and a supermarket voucher to write this post. All thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. This post is my entry into the Knorr Flavour Pots #ProductoftheYear competition.

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Comments

  1. don erwood says

    February 6, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Seems like a really good and easy midweek meal cheers

    Reply
  2. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

    October 23, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    I have salmon all the time. I need to try the lemongrass for a unique Asian flavor.

    Reply
  3. Fiver Feeds says

    March 8, 2015 at 1:49 am

    I simply love salmon, it’s something I could eat every day! Must try this recipe.

    Reply
  4. Galina V says

    March 2, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    Splendid fish recipe! A great use of Knorr flavour pots.

    Reply
  5. ashleigh allan says

    March 2, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    Love salmon! I have already tried the mixed herbs flavour pot – will need to try this one too!

    Reply
  6. Suzanne M says

    February 21, 2015 at 1:12 am

    I’ll have to look out for these – the one you used and peppercorn (with a juicy steak) appeal to me. As you say, they look perfect for when you need something quick and easy.

    Reply
  7. Holly says

    February 20, 2015 at 3:56 am

    Yum!! Consider it pinned!!

    Reply
  8. Paul Wilson says

    February 20, 2015 at 1:15 am

    Looks very tasty.

    Reply
  9. Richard says

    February 19, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    I love fish and especially Salmon, this recipe is fab. Found you through #RecipeOfTheWeek

    Reply
  10. Kate - gluten free alchemist says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    I do love salmon (or ‘pink fish’ as my daughter calls it)! Your photos look wonderful and the fish looks delicious. I love the char lines across the surface. So fresh as well!

    Reply
  11. Sarah James says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    The salmon looks delicious, always on the look out for new ways to cook it. Thanks for sharing, popping over from #RecipeOfTheWeek

    Reply
  12. Jeanne Horak-Druiff says

    February 17, 2015 at 1:08 am

    Oh wow – look at the perfect grill marks on that salmon! Love the Thai-inspired ginger and lemongrass flavours too 🙂

    Reply
  13. Emily Leary says

    February 16, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Gorgeous, bright images. Very appealing and the ginger and lemongrass sounds like a great flavouring for the salmon.

    Reply
  14. Mel says

    February 15, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    Salmon is my favourite fish. I love the simplicity of your recipe and the combination of flavours. Yum! #recipeoftheweek

    Reply
  15. Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla says

    February 15, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    What a beauty! 🙂 Love the combination of flavours – ginger and lemon grass sound amazing together, thank you for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  16. Jen @ Jen's Food says

    February 15, 2015 at 6:22 pm

    Looks amazing! I don’t cook fish as often as I should, using the flavour pots for an easy marinade is a good idea especially after a long day 🙂

    Reply
  17. All That I'm Eating says

    February 15, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    Love the sound of this, ideal weeknight dinner and a light meal too.

    Reply
  18. The Giggles a Family says

    February 15, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    I’ve been looking for salmon recipes! Need to try this as I adore ginger. Have followed you in Bloglovin! #recipeoftheweek

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      February 15, 2015 at 12:40 pm

      Aw thanks for the follow! 🙂 I’ve come to realise the seafood section of my website is sparse – must remedy that!

      Reply
  19. Polka Dot Food says

    February 15, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    I don’t often cook salmon as I’m worried about getting flavours right, this sounds delicious and easy to make too

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      February 15, 2015 at 12:43 pm

      Salmon often doesn’t need a lot of seasoning – a squeeze of lemon and oven baked works a treat! This is a nice recipe though, if I do say so myself 🙂

      Reply
  20. Amanda Walsh says

    February 15, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    This looks and sounds delicious, I am nor very adventurous when it comes to fish but I feel I need to try this!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      February 15, 2015 at 12:44 pm

      I need to be a bit more adventurous with fish too. My seafood section is sparse!

      Reply
  21. Isabella (Tiny Tang) says

    February 15, 2015 at 10:30 am

    ahh I had salmon yesterday and so wish I had read this before having it as it looks soooo delicious! I need to get myself some of those seasonings! Thank you for sharing 🙂 x
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    • Elizabeth says

      February 15, 2015 at 12:44 pm

      They’re really lovely and handy seasonings – I’m looking forward to trying out the rest of the range!

      Reply
  22. Maya Russell says

    February 15, 2015 at 9:20 am

    I’m definitely going to look for the Ginger & Lemongrass Flavour Pot. I think the recipe is something I’d have often.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      February 15, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      Let me know what you think if you do try it! 🙂 I was really pleased at how well it turned out.

      Reply
  23. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

    February 15, 2015 at 8:35 am

    This looks so delicious. I love fish, salmon being my favourite, so this is right up my street.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      February 15, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      Salmon’s my favourite fish too – so easy to cook 🙂

      Reply

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