Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon (Printable)
Flavorful salmon marinated with lemon and herbs, grilled to a tender, juicy finish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets, approximately 6 ounces (170 grams) each, skin-on or skinless
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Additional chopped herbs
# Steps:
01 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dill, chives, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl to create the marinade.
02 - Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over, ensuring all sides are coated. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
04 - Remove salmon from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Grill fillets skin-side down if applicable for 4 to 5 minutes.
05 - Turn fillets carefully and grill for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Transfer the salmon to a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This dish feels like sharing a secret corner of fresh summer flavors with a close friend
- The marinade is so simple yet brings out the best in the salmon every time without fail
02 -
- Don't marinate the salmon for more than an hour because the acid in the lemon juice will begin to cook the fish and change the texture
- Grilling skin-side down first helps hold the fillet together and adds a delightful crispy texture that everyone loves
03 -
- To get the best grill marks, press the salmon lightly onto the grill and avoid moving it around too early
- Using fresh herbs in the marinade instead of dried transforms the flavor from good to unforgettable