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GRILLED SALMON WITH LEMON DILL SAUCE
Grilled salmon topped with a creamy lemon dill sauce, offering a fresh and flavorful twist on a healthy seafood meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the grill, skin-side down, and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon easily flakes with a fork.
- While the salmon is grilling, prepare the lemon dill sauce: In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh dill. Stir until smooth.
- Once the salmon is cooked, remove from the grill and top with lemon slices.
- Serve the salmon with a generous spoonful of lemon dill sauce on top and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the lemon dill sauce ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Customizing the Flavor: Add a touch of honey or maple syrup to the sauce for sweetness or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve the grilled salmon with the lemon dill sauce alongside roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh salad.
- Storage Tips: Store leftover grilled salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
250mg
(10%)
Potassium
800mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
400IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 250mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 800mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.