Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Dill
Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Dill
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounce each, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced, plus extra slices for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. This helps achieve a better sear and prevents sticking.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Place the salmon fillets on a plate or in a shallow dish. Brush the lemon-dill mixture generously over all sides of the salmon. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare the grill.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400-450°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent the salmon from sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425
- 5
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin is on) on the preheated grill. Close the lid and cook for 5 to 7 minutes without moving them. This allows the skin to crisp and the flesh to cook through partially.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Carefully flip the salmon fillets using a wide spatula. Continue grilling for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F at the thickest part and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Remove the grilled salmon from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and extra dill, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Dill
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounce each, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced, plus extra slices for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. This helps achieve a better sear and prevents sticking.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Place the salmon fillets on a plate or in a shallow dish. Brush the lemon-dill mixture generously over all sides of the salmon. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare the grill.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400-450°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent the salmon from sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425 - 5
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin is on) on the preheated grill. Close the lid and cook for 5 to 7 minutes without moving them. This allows the skin to crisp and the flesh to cook through partially.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Carefully flip the salmon fillets using a wide spatula. Continue grilling for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F at the thickest part and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Remove the grilled salmon from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and extra dill, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min