Grilled Salmon Fillets
Delicious grilled salmon fillets marinated in olive oil and lemon juice, perfect for a quick yet sophisticated meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the marinade generously onto both sides of the salmon fillets.
- Place the salmon on the grill, skin-side down, and cook for 6-8 minutes.
- Gently flip the fillets and continue grilling for an additional 4-6 minutes.
- Remove the fillets from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve your grilled salmon with lemon wedges on the side and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Marinate the salmon for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Use a fish spatula for smooth flipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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