Grilled Salmon With Lemon and Dill

By Diana Rattray

Updated 10/02/19

Grilled Salmon With Lemon and Dill

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  • Total: 20 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Marinate: 2 hrs
  • Yield: 4 fillets (4 servings)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
265 Calories
19g Fat
3g Carbs
20g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 fillets (4 servings)
Amount per serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 51mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Protein 20g
Calcium 35mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This easy grilled salmon can be fixed with either salmon steaks or fillets. The dill, garlic, and lemon marinade flavors the salmon then acts as a basting sauce.

Grill the salmon on an oiled gas or charcoal grill, or cook the fish in a stovetop grill pan. 

Plan to let the salmon marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours before cooking. This makes a fabulous meal with hot cooked rice or simply serve the fillets with a salad. A minted pea purée is an excellent vegetable dish with salmon.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon steaks or fillets
  • For the Marinade:
  • Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped) or 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)

Steps to Make It

  1. Place salmon in a shallow, non-reactive dish.

  2. Combine marinade ingredients; pour over salmon.

  3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. 

  4. Remove the salmon from the marinade.

  5. Pour the marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.

  6. Grill salmon directly over medium coals, basting with the boiled marinade, for about four minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.