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Lemon Grilled Salmon

Zesty Lemon Grilled Salmon: Your Cozy 30-Minute Delight

A flavorful Lemon Grilled Salmon recipe that's ready in 30 minutes, perfect for a heart-healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 4 fillets Salmon Wild-caught preferred
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Avocado oil is a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Can use garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Fresh herbs like basil or cilantro are alternatives
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference
  • to taste Pepper Mild heat, adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fish Spatula
  • Resealable Bag

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or resealable bag, pour the marinade over them, and marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375-400°F (190-200°C).
  4. Remove salmon from the marinade and place skin-side down on the grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Flip the salmon carefully and grill for another 4-5 minutes until opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Remove from grill, garnish with lemon slices and parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optimum marinating time is between 15 minutes to 1 hour. Consider using a fish spatula for easy handling.

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