Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs
Perfectly grilled salmon fillets seasoned with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. A quick, elegant dish that's restaurant-quality yet simple enough for weeknight dinners.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced lemon slices
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with the herb-lemon mixture.
- 4
Place salmon skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes without moving.
- 5
Carefully flip the fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes on the other side until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.
- 6
Transfer salmon to a serving platter and garnish with fresh lemon slices.
Tools you’ll need
- charcoal or gas grill
- grill brush
- small mixing bowl
- fish spatula
- meat thermometer
- paper towels
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