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Grilled Salmon with Vegetables and Sauce

A quick and elegant weeknight dinner featuring perfectly grilled salmon fillets, charred asparagus and red bell pepper, all finished with a simple creamy herb sauce.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
38g
Grilled Salmon with Vegetables and Sauce
ComfortingElegantAmericanGluten-FreeSalmonFlakyTenderCharred

Ingredients

  • 4 6 oz each salmon fillets
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 1 to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the 4 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss the asparagus and sliced red bell pepper with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Grill the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender. Remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    Grill the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.

  5. 5

    In a small saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over medium. Add the heavy cream, chopped dill, and juice of half the lemon. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

  6. 6

    Serve the salmon with the grilled vegetables and drizzle with the cream sauce. Garnish with extra dill and lemon wedges if desired.

  7. 7

    Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Small saucepan
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

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