Description
This Grilled Salmon with Lemon is a masterclass in contrasting textures, featuring a smoky crust and buttery interior enhanced by the acidity of fresh lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
4 (6-ounce) portions Salmon Fillets
2 large Fresh Lemons
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or Parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Prep the Grill: Clean your grill grates thoroughly and preheat to medium-high heat (about 400°F)
- Temper the Fish: Remove the salmon from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking
- Dry and Season: Pat the salmon fillets dry, rub with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- First Contact: Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving
- The Flip: Carefully flip the fillets once a crust has formed
- The Citrus Finish: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets during the last 2 minutes of cooking
- Check Temperature: Ensure the internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium
- Rest: Remove from the grill and let it rest for 3 minutes before serving
Notes
Use high-quality, fresh salmon for the best results.
Brining the salmon before grilling can help keep it moist.
Cooking time is more effective when 60% is spent on the skin side.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg