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grilled salmon recipe Close up of a beautifully plated grilled salmon fillet alongside a mix of grilled vegetables, including zucchini, tomatoes, and onions, with a garnish of fresh herbs, emphasizing the colors and textures of the dish.

grilled salmon recipe

This quick and healthy grilled salmon recipe with fresh lemon and simple seasonings is perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 208
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 6- oz. pieces skin-on Atlantic salmon fresh or thawed if using frozen
  • 1 lemon sliced in half
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for brushing
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt for seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil, sea salt, and black pepper. mix
  2. Brush both the salmon fillets and lemon halves with the oil mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. prep
  3. Place the salmon fillets on the grill, skin side down, and the lemon halves cut side down. Grill for about 6 minutes. cook
  4. Flip the salmon fillets and the lemon halves. Continue grilling for another 4 minutes or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of about 135°F. cook
  5. Remove the salmon and lemon from the grill. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes, during which time it will continue to cook and reach the ideal internal temperature of 145°F. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 4ServingCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 826mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Grilled salmon is a light and satisfying meal that's quick to prepare and perfect for warm weather. The lemon adds a refreshing burst of flavor!

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