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Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon

Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon

Perfectly grilled salmon fillets with a bright lemon-herb butter. Crispy skin, flaky interior, and done in 20 minutes. The weeknight dinner hero.

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EasyPrep: 5 minCook: 12 minTotal: 17 minServes 4
HealthySeafoodGrillingQuickDinner

Ingredients (9 items)

4 servings

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  • 4 salmon fillets — 6 oz each, skin-on
  • 1 lemon — zest and juice
  • 2 cloves garlic — minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill — chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley — chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter — melted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix melted butter with lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and parsley to make herb butter.

  2. 2

    Pat salmon dry. Brush with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grates.

    Tip: A hot, oiled grate prevents sticking.

  4. 4

    Place salmon skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes without moving.

    ~6 min
  5. 5

    Flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium.

    ~4 min
  6. 6

    Transfer to a plate and spoon herb butter over the top. Rest for 2 minutes and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Nutritional quality

Whole-food forward, high nutrient density.

95/100

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