Simple Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs
A quick and healthy grilled salmon recipe, perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner. This recipe focuses on fresh flavors and simple preparation to highlight the natural taste of salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, half juiced, half sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillet on a plate and brush the herb-lemon mixture evenly over the top.
- Place the salmon skin-side down on the preheated grill grates.
- Grill for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillet, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the salmon for 15-30 minutes before grilling.
- Ensure your grill grates are clean and oiled to prevent sticking.
- This recipe is a great base; feel free to experiment with other herbs like thyme or rosemary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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