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Grilled Salmon Recipe

Grilled Salmon Recipe

When you want a meal that’s quick, nutritious, and full of flavor, this grilled salmon recipe for healthy dinner ideas is a perfect choice. You get tender, flaky salmon with a lightly crisp exterior, making it ideal for weeknights or simple entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Serving
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Protein
  • 4 6 ounces each salmon fillets
Marinade and Flavor Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Finishing Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry and prepare the lemon garlic marinade.
  2. Brush marinade evenly over the salmon fillets.
  3. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil it.
  4. Cook salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes.
  5. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3–4 minutes until flaky.
  6. Rest briefly, garnish with parsley and lemon, and serve.

Notes

  • Always dry salmon before seasoning.
  • Preheat the grill pan for proper searing.
  • Avoid moving the fish too early while cooking.
  • Remove salmon slightly before it looks fully done.
  • Rest the salmon briefly before serving.