Lemon Grilled Salmon: Fresh, Bright, and Perfectly Delicious!
A refreshing and flavorful dish featuring perfectly grilled salmon infused with lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and dill.
- Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and place it on the grill, skin-side down.
- Grill for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh salmon fillets.
- Adjust the marinade ingredients according to your taste preferences.
- Serve with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg