Grilled Summer Salmon with Zesty Herb Marinade: Your Perfect Beginner Grilling Recipe

Grilled Summer Salmon with Zesty Herb Marinade: Your Perfect Beginner Grilling Recipe

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Grilled Summer Salmon with Zesty Herb Marinade

Flavorful grilled salmon with a zesty herb marinade, perfect for easy summer cookouts and beginner grillers.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 27 mins
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

📝 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, fresh dill, fresh parsley, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. 2
    Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring each fillet is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours (do not exceed 2 hours).
  3. 3
    Preheat your gas grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F) or prepare a charcoal grill for direct heat. Clean the hot grates thoroughly with a wire brush. Lightly oil the grates using a paper towel dipped in cooking oil (held with tongs).
  4. 4
    Remove salmon from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Place fillets, skin-side down (if using), on the hot, oiled grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 4-6 minutes without moving, allowing a crust to form.
  5. 5
    Carefully flip the salmon fillets using a wide, thin spatula. Close the lid and continue to grill for another 3-5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through, opaque, and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C).
  6. 6
    Transfer grilled salmon to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and additional chopped herbs, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

💡 Notes

For best results, allow the salmon to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before grilling. This helps it cook more evenly. If you don't have fresh dill or parsley, you can use 1 teaspoon dried dill and 1 teaspoon dried parsley instead, though fresh herbs offer a brighter flavor.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 350 kcal
Protein 34g
Total Fat 21g
Saturated Fat 4g
Carbs 2g
Fiber 0.5g
Sugar 0.5g
Sodium 400mg
Cholesterol 85mg

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