Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon
This Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon recipe is a fresh breeze on your plate, combining zesty lemon, fragrant herbs, and succulent salmon for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisking the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped dill, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Marinating the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheating the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Preparing the Salmon for Grilling: Remove the salmon from the marinade, allowing it to come to room temperature.
- Grilling the Salmon: Cook the salmon fillets on the grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until flaky and marked.
- Serving and Enjoying: Serve the grilled salmon with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, marinate the salmon for up to 2 hours. Use a grill basket to prevent delicate salmon fillets from falling through the grates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg