Ingredients
1 ½ pounds salmon side or fillets, skin on or off
Fresh dill (small bunch, divided) or alternative fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or chives
1 medium lemon, plus extra lemon wedges for serving
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, olive oil, or canola oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ to ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional for marinade variations: brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, miso paste, sesame oil, fresh ginger, or honey
Instructions
1. Remove salmon from refrigeration and let it come to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
2. Preheat grill to medium heat (approximately 375°F). Clean and oil the grates lightly.
3. Arrange a few sprigs of dill and half of the lemon slices on foil or grill; place salmon skin-side down atop. Drizzle with butter or oil; season with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs.
4. If marinating, coat salmon beforehand for 1 to 8 hours.
5. Seal foil packets if using, leaving space for air. Grill for 14-18 minutes in packets; direct grilling takes 5-6 minutes per side.
6. For direct grilling, use skin side down to start, and avoid flipping whole fillets.
7. Open foil to release steam; grill uncovered 3 more minutes if desired.
8. Verify doneness with internal temperature of 125-130°F. Fish should be moist and flake easily.
9. Serve with lemon wedges and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
Last Step:
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🍋 Start by placing salmon skin-side down to achieve a crispier texture.
⚓ Use heavy-duty foil to avoid tears when cooking with packets.
🔥 Inject a smoky essence by adding soaked wood chips to the preheated grill.
- Prep Time: 5-15 minutes
- Marinating: 1 to 8 hours
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 280-360
- Sodium: 170-627 mg
- Fat: 14-17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2-5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3-11 g
- Protein: 24-34 g
- Cholesterol: 52-109 mg