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Simple Garlic Shawarma Grilled Salmon (with Toum Marinade)

Simple Garlic Shawarma Grilled Salmon (with Toum Marinade)

If you're craving something bold, fast, and packed with flavor, this Simple Garlic Shawarma Grilled Salmon is your next go-to recipe. With just a handful of ingredients—salmon, toum (a creamy Levantine garlic sauce), and Afia's family Shawarma spice blend—you get a dish that tastes like it came straight from a Middle Eastern grill, but takes less than 20 minutes from fridge to table.

Why You’ll Love This Garlic Shawarma Salmon

  • Quick and easy: 5 minutes to prep, 10 to cook.

  • Big flavor: The combination of toum and shawarma spice gives you garlicky heat, earthy spice, and savory depth.

  • Health conscious: Salmon is rich in omega-3s, and this dish is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.

  • Minimal ingredients: Keep your grocery run quick!

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 2 salmon fillets (skin removed, ~300g total)

  • 1 tbsp toum (Lebanese garlic sauce)

  • 1 tsp olive oil (optional, only if your toum is very thick)

  • 1 tbsp Afia Shawarma Mediterranean Spice Blend

  • Salt to taste (optional)

How to Make Garlic Shawarma Grilled Salmon

  1. Marinate the Salmon
    In a small bowl, combine toum, shawarma spice, and olive oil (if needed). Rub the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes while you preheat the grill or pan.

  2. Grill or Sear
    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface if needed. Cook the salmon fillets for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

  3. Serve and Enjoy
    Serve hot with lemon wedges, rice, or a crisp cucumber salad - or as salmon tacos! This pairs beautifully with flatbread, herbed yogurt, or even a quick tahini drizzle.

Serving Ideas

  • Wrap it in pita with lettuce and tomato for shawarma salmon wraps

  • Serve over a bed of sumac and mint coleslaw for a fresh flavor contrast

  • Pair with roasted veggies or bulgur for a hearty meal prep option

🧄 What Is Toum?

Toum is a Levantine garlic sauce made from garlic, oil, lemon juice, and salt. It’s fluffy, creamy, and intensely garlicky—a perfect sauce for grilled meats or fish. If you love garlic, you’ll love toum.

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Whether you’re grilling outdoors or using a stovetop pan, this Garlic Shawarma Grilled Salmon recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Bookmark it, pin it, and enjoy it often!

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