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Grilled Salmon with Olive Tapenade

Grilled Salmon with Olive Tapenade

Okay, seafood aficionados, time to unite! Imagine this: a perfectly grilled salmon, its skin crispy, its flesh tender, topped with an olive tapenade that's just bursting with Mediterranean vibes. This Grilled Salmon with Olive Tapenade isn't just a meal; it's a journey—a culinary ride from your kitchen straight to a sun-kissed Grecian beach. So, get those chef hats on, and let’s bring the Mediterranean to our plates.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Salmon with Olive Tapenade
Amount per Serving
Calories
450
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Sodium
 
300
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Protein
 
35
g
70
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

  • Salmon Fillets: Go for 4 decent-sized pieces
  • Olives: A mix of green and black about 1 cup, pitted and chopped
  • Capers: A tablespoon should do
  • Garlic: 2 cloves minced (because garlic is life!)
  • Lemon Zest: From one whole lemon
  • Lemon Juice: Squeeze out half of that lemon
  • Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons good quality stuff
  • Fresh Parsley: A small bunch finely chopped
  • Salt & Pepper: To make those flavors pop

Instructions

  • First, let's talk tapenade. In a mixing bowl, toss in the olives, capers, garlic, lemon zest, half the olive oil, and some parsley.
  • Mix it all up until it's a chunky, flavorful paste. That's your tapenade. Set it aside for now.
  • Fire up that grill! Medium-high should do.
  • Season your salmon fillets with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  • Place them skin-down, and let them get their grill on for about 7 minutes.
  • Flip, and give the other side another 7 minutes.
  • Once they’re looking golden and perfect, transfer them to a plate.
  • Drizzle the lemon juice over the top.
  • Finally, spoon a generous amount of your tapenade on each fillet.

Notes

Little Nuggets of Wisdom:
1. For extra zing, add some chili flakes to the tapenade.
2. Not a grill person? A skillet on the stovetop works too.
3. Pair this with a crisp white wine if you're feeling fancy.
Plating Like a Pro:
- Lay down the Grilled Salmon in all its glory.
- Maybe add some steamed veggies or a fresh Mediterranean salad on the side.
- A dash of extra lemon never hurt. Go on, give it a squeeze.