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Grilled Lemon Salmon
If you're looking for healthy, high protein dinner, try this easy Grilled Lemon Salmon. Fresh herbs, lemon and garlic give this salmon an amazing flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinate Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 339 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 fresh salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sprigs of thyme (chopped)
- 2 sprigs of basil (chopped)
- 2 sprigs of parsley (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Dry salmon on all sides with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, set to the side.
- In a bowl, add remaining ingredients and mix slightly.
- Add the salmon to the bowl and gently toss around to coat. Let salmon sit in this herb infusion for 15-30 minutes before grilling.
- Preheat grilling pan over medium high heat.
- Place the salmon on the heated grill pan, skin side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes (depending on thickness), then flip and cook an addition 3-4 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Move salmon to a plate and serve immediately with rice and vegetables.
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Notes
- The calories shown are based on the serving 3, with 1 serving being 1 salmon fillet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition Information
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
1627mg
(68%)
Potassium
883mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
19.7mg
(22%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1627mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 883mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.