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Simple Grilled Salmon

Simple Grilled Salmon is a summertime favorite! It's easy to make on the grill, and is light and healthy for a quick dinner that's good for you too.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon portions skin on, about 1-inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Instructions

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  1. Rub flesh side of salmon portions with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Pour over salmon portions in a shallow dish or gallon sized plastic bag. Let marinate 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, about 500 degrees F.
  4. Place the salmon skin side up over direct heat on the grill. Close the lid and let cook 3 to 4 minutes until grill marks form.
  5. Use tongs or a spatula to gently flip the salmon skin side down. Either reduce the heat to medium for a gas grill, or to indirect heat for charcoal. The salmon should release easily from the grill grates. Continue cooking with the lid close for another 4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork. Salmon needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  6. Serve salmon with lemon wedges to squeeze over just before eating.

Nutrition Information

Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 366mg (15%) Potassium 870mg (25%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 14.3mg (16%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 366mg 15%
Potassium 870mg 19%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 16%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

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