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Chimichurri Grilled Salmon

One of the easiest and most delicious dinners you'll make, fresh grilled salmon topped with a flavorful chimichurri sauce, made in just 20 minutes! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 513 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Argentinian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon sliced into 2 filets
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 tablespoons chimichurri sauce click link for the recipe

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the chimichurri sauce before grilling the salmon.
  2. Preheat a grill to 400°F (medium to medium high heat).
  3. Sprinkle the salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes over the salmon.
  4. Place the salmon on a piece of non-stick foil on the grill.
  5. Cover the grill and cook the salmon for 10 minutes per one inch of thickness of the salmon. Measure the thickness from the thickest part of the salmon.
  6. Remove from the grill and top each piece of salmon with 2 tablespoons chimichurri sauce.

Notes

  • A cedar plank can be used for grilling the salmon, instead of foil. Always be sure to soak the cedar plank in water for at least an hour before grilling. This will prevent it from catching fire.
  • The salmon can be cooked as one large piece of fish or sliced into two filets before grilling.

  • Salmon internal grilling temperatures:

    110°F for rare 125°F for medium 145°F for well done

  • 110°F for rare
  • 125°F for medium
  • 145°F for well done
  • Remember that the internal temperature of the salmon will continue to rise in temperature after it's removed from the grill. Expect approximately a 10 degree increase after removing it from the heat source.
  • This salmon recipe can be baked instead of grilled. Bake in a 400°F oven for 12-15 minutes. Top with the chimichurri sauce after it's cooked.

Nutrition Information

Calories 513kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 848mg (35%) Potassium 1184mg (34%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 1040mg (21%) Vitamin C 10.5mg (12%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 513

% Daily Value*

Calories 513kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 848mg 35%
Potassium 1184mg 25%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 1040mg 21%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 12%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.