Grilled Lemon Salmon

4.67 from 3 votes

If you're looking for healthy, high protein dinner, try this easy Grilled Lemon Salmon. Fresh herbs, lemon and garlic give this salmon an amazing flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Marinate Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilling recipes, salmon recipe, seafood recipe

Servings:

Calories: 339kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

3 fresh salmon fillets
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon (sliced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 sprigs of thyme (chopped)
2 sprigs of basil (chopped)
2 sprigs of parsley (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)

Instructions

Dry salmon on all sides with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, set to the side.
In a bowl, add remaining ingredients and mix slightly.
Add the salmon to the bowl and gently toss around to coat. Let salmon sit in this herb infusion for 15-30 minutes before grilling.
Preheat grilling pan over medium high heat.
Place the salmon on the heated grill pan, skin side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes (depending on thickness), then flip and cook an addition 3-4 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
Move salmon to a plate and serve immediately with rice and vegetables.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the serving 3, with 1 serving being 1 salmon fillet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

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