Grilled Salmon

Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Herb Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Herb Sauce

Recipe by MeltFoodCourse: MainCuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean-inspiredDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

12

minutes
Calories

450

kcal

A 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

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