Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Herb Sauce
Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Herb Sauce
Course: MainCuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean-inspiredDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
12
minutesCalories
450
kcalA perfect balance of flaky, tender salmon and a bright, zesty lemon-herb sauce makes for an incredibly flavorful and healthy meal. Quick to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors, this dish is ideal for a weeknight dinner or a sunny weekend BBQ.
Ingredients
- For the Salmon:
4 (150-180g / 6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin on or off
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- For the Lemon-Herb Sauce:
1/2 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Zest of 1 large lemon
Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3-4 tbsp)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Prepare the Lemon-Herb Sauce:
- In a small food processor or blender, combine the parsley, dill, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and Dijon mustard.
- Pulse until well combined and the herbs are finely chopped. The sauce should be bright green and slightly chunky.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Prepare and Grill the Salmon:
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a grill pan, heat it over medium-high heat until hot.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable) on the hot grill. Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and releases easily from the grates.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until cooked through and easily flakes with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
- Serve:
- Transfer the grilled salmon to serving plates.
- Spoon a generous amount of the lemon-herb sauce over each fillet.
- Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted asparagus, quinoa, or a fresh green salad.
Notes
- Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 450 kcal
Protein: 32g
Fat: 32g
Carbohydrates: 4g