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Salmon Shawarma

This Salmon Shawarma is truly the most incredible salmon you'll ever make. The spice rub gives the salmon the perfect punch of flavor and it's great solo or stuffed into a pita with tzatziki and cucumbers.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Marinating Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 339 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons juiced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1½ pound side of salmon

Instructions

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  1. In a large zip-top bag, combine the lemon juice, ½ cup olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano and red-pepper flakes. Add the salmon, zip the top of the bag and give it a quick shake to combine. Refrigerator for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Remove the salmon from the marinade and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked. Remove and set aside to rest.

Notes

  • This is delicious in a pita, or you can serve it over rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 339kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 56mg (2%) Potassium 646mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 443IU (9%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339

% Daily Value*

Calories 339kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 56mg 2%
Potassium 646mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 443IU 9%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.