Grilled Salmon with Lemon Sauce

Craving a flavorful, nutritious meal? Look no further than the Grilled Salmon with Lemon Sauce. This dish not only tantalizes the taste buds but also offers numerous health benefits, making it a top choice for those aiming for a balanced diet.

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets: 2 pieces (about 6 oz each) [~170g each]
• Olive oil: 2 tablespoons [30ml]
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon [2.5g]
• Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon [1.25g]
• Fresh lemon juice: 3 tablespoons [45ml]
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Minced garlic: 2 cloves
• Fresh dill: 2 tablespoons chopped [30ml]
• Water: 1 tablespoon [15ml]

Time Required

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

Serves

Serves 2

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 34g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Fiber: 0.2g
• Sugars: 0.5g

Cooking Instructions

1. Start by preheating your grill on medium-high heat.
2. While the grill heats up, in a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and dill.
3. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
4. Place the salmon, skin-side down, on the grill.
5. Grill for about 6-7 minutes, then flip and grill the other side for another 6-7 minutes.
6. During the final 2 minutes of grilling, brush the lemon sauce generously over the salmon.
7. Once cooked, remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes.

Tips for the Perfect Grilled Salmon

1. Always choose fresh salmon over frozen for better flavor.
2. Avoid overcooking; salmon should be slightly pink in the center.
3. If you’re using a stovetop grill pan, ensure it’s hot before placing the salmon to get those perfect grill marks.
4. Feel free to adjust the lemon sauce to your taste, adding more garlic or dill if desired.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve the Grilled Salmon with Lemon Sauce on a bed of steamed veggies or a light salad.
• Drizzle any leftover sauce over the top for added zest.
• Pair with a chilled glass of iced tea or lemon water for a refreshing meal.
• Quinoa or brown rice makes an excellent side to this dish, complementing the tanginess of the lemon sauce beautifully.

GRILLED SALMON WITH LEMON SAUCE

Craving a flavorful, nutritious meal? Look no further than the Grilled Salmon with Lemon Sauce. This dish not only tantalizes the taste buds but also offers numerous health benefits, making it a top choice for those aiming for a balanced diet.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

GRILLED SALMON WITH LEMON SAUCE

Amount per Serving

Calories

280

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

14

g

22

%

Carbohydrates

 

2

g

1

%

Fiber

 

0.2

g

1

%

Sugar

 

0.5

g

1

%

Protein

 

34

g

68

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets: 2 pieces about 6 oz each [~170g each]
• Olive oil: 2 tablespoons [30ml]
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon [2.5g]
• Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon [1.25g]
• Fresh lemon juice: 3 tablespoons [45ml]
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Minced garlic: 2 cloves
• Fresh dill: 2 tablespoons chopped [30ml]
• Water: 1 tablespoon [15ml]
• TIME REQUIRED
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

Instructions

• Start by preheating your grill on medium-high heat.
• While the grill heats up, in a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and dill.
• Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
• Place the salmon, skin-side down, on the grill.
• Grill for about 6-7 minutes, then flip and grill the other side for another 6-7 minutes.
• During the final 2 minutes of grilling, brush the lemon sauce generously over the salmon.
• Once cooked, remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
• TIPS FOR THE PERFECT GRILLED SALMON

Notes

TIPS FOR THE PERFECT GRILLED SALMON

Always choose fresh salmon over frozen for better flavor.
Avoid overcooking; salmon should be slightly pink in the center.
If you’re using a stovetop grill pan, ensure it’s hot before placing the salmon to get those perfect grill marks.
Feel free to adjust the lemon sauce to your taste, adding more garlic or dill if desired.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Serve the Grilled Salmon with Lemon Sauce on a bed of steamed veggies or a light salad.
Drizzle any leftover sauce over the top for added zest.
Pair with a chilled glass of iced tea or lemon water for a refreshing meal.
Quinoa or brown rice makes an excellent side to this dish, complementing the tanginess of the lemon sauce beautifully.