Description
Lemon herb grilled salmon is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. With succulent salmon fillets marinated in zesty lemon juice and aromatic herbs, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a delightful weeknight dinner. Grilled to perfection, each bite offers a burst of freshness that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 large lemons
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, dill, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F).
- Grill salmon skin-side down for 6-8 minutes per side until flesh flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm with additional lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg