Description
Warm up your winter evenings with this vibrant Best Lemon Grilled Salmon recipe. Marinated in zesty lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs, this dish features a crispy skin and tender interior that will delight your taste buds. Ideal for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and promises a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 large lemons (juiced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish; pour half of the marinade over them and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Grill salmon skin-side down for about 6 minutes before carefully flipping. Drizzle remaining marinade over the fillets and cook for another 4-5 minutes until flaky.
- Garnish with chopped herbs before serving alongside seasonal vegetables or rice pilaf.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 82mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg