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Grilled Salmon: My Weeknight Go-To


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  • Author: melissa
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A quick and healthy grilled salmon recipe that’s flaky, flavorful, and feels restaurant-worthy.


Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (skin-on), about 6 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (optional)
  • Fresh dill or parsley for garnish


Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Rub lightly with olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, zest, minced garlic, honey, and soy sauce. Stir in olive oil.
  3. Let the salmon sit in the marinade for 10 to 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, oil the grates, and place the salmon skin-side down.
  5. Grill skin-side down for about 4 to 6 minutes, then carefully flip and grill for another 2 to 4 minutes until it flakes easily.
  6. Remove from the grill and let it rest for a minute. Top with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

For a smoky flavor, try grilling on a cedar plank. Marinate the salmon up to 30 minutes ahead.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg