Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Dill

By Diana Rattray

Updated 03/22/18

Grilled Salmon With Lemon and Dill
Grilled Marinated Salmon. Annabelle Breakey/Digital Vision/Getty Images
Ratings (15)
  • Total: 20 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Marinate: 2 hrs
  • Yield: 4 Servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
265 Calories
19g Fat
3g Carbs
20g Protein
(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 pea puree 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

Place salmon in a shallow, non-reactive dish. Combine marinade ingredients; pour over salmon. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. 

Remove the salmon from the marinade and pour the marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Grill salmon directly over medium coals, basting with the boiled marinade, for about 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.

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