Description
A flavorful and healthy lemon grilled salmon recipe, perfect for winter evenings, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and bursting with fresh citrus flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170g each)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 large lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme, slightly bruised
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Start by patting the salmon fillets dry using paper towels.
- Season the fillets: Rub the kosher salt and cracked black pepper onto all sides of the salmon fillets.
- Make the garlic butter mixture: In a bowl, mix together softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
- Prepare the grill or pan: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or heat a suitable skillet.
- Create a bed of lemon and thyme: Place lemon slices and bruised thyme on the grill or pan.
- Cook the salmon: Lay the fillets on top and cook for about 6 minutes.
- Add garlic butter: Spoon half of the garlic butter mixture over each fillet after 6 minutes.
- Get a char (optional): Flip the salmon for the last 2 minutes if desired.
- Finishing touches: Remove from heat, top with remaining garlic butter, and squeeze fresh lemon over.
- Rest the salmon: Allow it to rest for about 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh salmon fillets. Consider marinating for 30 minutes beforehand for enhanced taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, grilled salmon, lemon salmon, winter meal, healthy seafood