Description
A flavorful and healthy grilled salmon dish marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, then grilled to perfection and garnished with fresh lemon slices and parsley.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon slices, for garnish
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Marinate for 15 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350–500°F). Clean and oil the grill grate.
- Remove salmon from marinade, lightly oil the skin side, and place on the grill skin-side down.
- Grill for 4–5 minutes without moving. Flip and grill another 2–3 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 125–130°F (or up to 140°F for well done).
- Transfer salmon to a platter, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add lemon zest to the marinade for extra citrus flavor.
- Swap oregano with fresh herbs like dill or parsley for variation.
- Add honey or maple syrup to the marinade for a sweeter flavor.
- Use a cedar plank for a smoky, wood-infused flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg