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Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon

This copycat Olive Garden herb grilled salmon recipe is even better than the original, and it's so easy to make. It's the perfect healthy dish.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
BBQ on high time, divided
3 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 266 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 8 oz salmon fillets with skin
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
Garlic Butter, if desired
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons fresh garlic minced or ¾ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Get out and measure your ingredients.
  2. Preheat barbecue for 10 minutes on high. Clean and oil grates well so your salmon doesn't stick to the grill.
Garlic Butter
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  1. Blend butter with garlic (or buy garlic butter) and divide into three portions. You'll need the butter to top each salmon filet as soon as it is ready to serve, if desired.
  2. Coat a skillet with olive oil.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin side down inside the skillet.
  4. Season evenly with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Squeeze the lemon over top of the salmon and cover loosely with foil.
  6. Reduce barbecue heat to medium. Cook salmon for 10 -13 minutes and starting to become flaky. Then remove foil, turn barbecue up to high and close barbecue cover or lid for two more minutes.
  7. Salmon will be cooked through and flake easily. Remove from grill, add butter to top, if desired, and get ready to serve. I don't usually add butter or add grill marks but my husband always does and boy oh boy does it taste great..
Adding Grill Marks
  1. Lift barbecue lid and instead of removing salmon, well oil the grates again where you will be placing the salmon. The area must be very hot, clean and greasy so the top of your salmon filet does not stick to the grate. My husband also gently brushes some oil across the top of the filet too just to ensure the salmon looks beautiful! The little bit of extra oil burns off and protects the surface of the salmon just a little bit more.
  2. Using a spatula, gently flip salmon over, on top of the clean, well oiled grate. Shut lid for 1 minute. Then open lid and remove salmon in the order you placed it on the grill. Add butter to top of each filet, if desired.
  3. Serve.
  4. Enjoy every bite.

Notes

  • If adding grill marks to your salmon, be sure the oven is extremely hot and the grates are extremely well oiled to prevent sticking.
  • Use a cast-iron skillet to make this recipe if possible. It distributes the heat more evenly and will stand up to being placed in the grill.

Nutrition Information

Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 844mg (35%) Potassium 641mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 141IU (3%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266

% Daily Value*

Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 844mg 35%
Potassium 641mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 141IU 3%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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