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Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

A delicious and healthy grilled salmon recipe infused with fresh lemon and herbs, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets skin-on preferred
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the Salmon
  1. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat the Grill
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Grill the Salmon
  1. Remove the salmon from the marinade and discard the marinade. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill.
  2. Grill for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Serve
  1. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh salmon and allow it to marinate longer if time permits.

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