Grilled Salmon with Creamy Sauce and Vegetables
A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner featuring perfectly grilled salmon fillets, a rich and tangy creamy sauce, and a colorful medley of roasted vegetables served over fluffy rice.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 40g
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz each salmon fillets
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium, sliced carrots
- 1 sliced yellow bell pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 juiced lemon
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high. Toss broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill vegetables in a grill basket until tender and charred, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Brush salmon with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook until opaque and flakes easily, about 3-4 more minutes.
- 3
In a small saucepan, heat cream over medium until simmering. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Serve salmon over rice with grilled vegetables and drizzle with creamy lemon sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- grill
- grill basket
- small saucepan
- tongs
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