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Plate of Grilled Salmon garnished with lemon and herbs, served with asparagus.

Grilled Salmon

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Grill Preheat to medium-high heat.
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For preparing the marinade.
  • 1 Shallow Dish For marinating the salmon.

Ingredients
  

Fresh Ingredients

  • 4 fillets Fresh Salmon Fillets Look for vibrant, firm fillets.
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Spears Choose bright green, firm asparagus.

Marinade Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
  • 1 juice Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for the marinade.
  • 1 handful Fresh Herbs (Dill and Parsley) Chopped for the marinade.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Enhances natural flavors.

Instructions
 

Prepare the Marinade

  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped herbs.

Marinate the Salmon

  • Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the Grill

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat for about 10-15 minutes.

Prepare the Asparagus

  • Toss asparagus spears in olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Grill the Salmon

  • Place marinated salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side.

Grill the Asparagus

  • Add asparagus to the grill during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Remove salmon and asparagus from the grill. Serve hot with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

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Notes

Nutrient Amount per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories Low Varies
Total Fat Varies Varies
   Saturated Fat Varies Varies
   Omega-3 Fatty Acids High Varies
Cholesterol Varies Varies
Sodium Varies (depends on salt used) Varies
Total Carbohydrates Low (from vegetables) Varies
Dietary Fiber Varies (from asparagus) Varies
Total Sugars Low (natural sugars from lemon and vegetables) Varies
Protein High-Quality Protein Varies
Vitamin D Rich Source Varies
Selenium Rich Source Varies
B Vitamins Rich Source Varies
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Keyword Grilled Salmon, Healthy Recipe, Seafood