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Salmon fillets in a cast iron skillet topped with fresh parsley and lemon slices.

Grilled Salmon Recipe with Easy Lemon & Herb Marinade

Delicious lemon grilled salmon marinated in zesty lemon & fresh herbs for a burst of flavor. Quick, healthy and perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 pound salmon fillets cut into 2” strips
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • ¼ tsp each salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare the fish by removing pin bones with tweezers, removing the skin and cutting into 2” strips.
  • In a small bowl combine oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic cloves and seasonings for the marinade.  Mix well.
  • Place salmon in a large freezer bag and pour the marinade overtop.
  • Squeeze out the air and place in the fridge for 30 minutes (up to 60 mins).
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet on medium heat, add butter.
  • Remove fish from the marinade and pour 1/4 cup into the skillet (reserve remaining marinade), turn down to medium and allow garlic to cook for about 1 min until fragrant.
  • Add the salmon to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, flipping once half way through.
  • Remove the salmon from the skillet and add the remaining marinade.
  • Cook until reduced and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes, before spooning over the fillets.

Notes

The fish is cooked when the color is opaque, fish is firm to the touch and starts to flake off with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servings | Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 1139mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg