Lemon Garlic Herb Grilled Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Garlic Herb Grilled Salmon
Description
This recipe focuses on salmon fillets at least 1 to 1 ½ inches thick, which helps ensure even cooking on the grill. The marinade combines fresh lemon juice and zest with olive oil, fresh herbs including parsley, rosemary, thyme, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and honey to impart a balance of acidity, sweetness, and herbaceous flavors.
The salmon is marinated for 30 minutes, allowing the herbs and citrus to penetrate the fish. Grilling at medium-high heat brings moderate charring on the surface while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Brushing the grill grates with oil prevents sticking, and additional herbs are applied directly before grilling to enhance aroma.
This preparation yields a bright, herb-forward salmon dish that pairs well with simple sides such as steamed vegetables or rice. The method suits those with access to a grill and looking for a flavorful yet straightforward way to prepare salmon fillets for a warm meal.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 - 7 oz) salmon skinless fillets
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for brushing grill
- 2 TBSP parsley plus more for garnish, finely minced, fresh
- 4 tsp fresh rosemary finely minced
- 2 tsp thyme finely minced, fresh
- 2 tsp garlic 2 cloves, minced
- 2 tsp lemon zest fresh
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Place salmon in an 11 by 7-inch dish.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, dijon mustard, honey, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper until well combined.
- Pour mixture over salmon (lift fillets to help marinade run under) then cover and let marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat during last 10 minutes of salmon marinating.
- Brush grill grates with oil, spoon some of the herbs onto salmon (or just use your hands to spread them over), remove salmon from marinade and place on grill.
- Grill about 3 - 5 minutes per side to cook through.
- Serve warm garnished with more parsley if desired.
Notes
- Choose salmon fillets that are at least 1 inch thick to ensure even grilling without drying out.
- Always preheat the grill to medium-high heat to achieve proper cooking and grill marks.
- Using fresh herbs enhances flavor but dried can be substituted if needed, adjusting quantities accordingly.
- Brushing the grill grates with oil prevents the salmon from sticking during cooking.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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