Description
Lemon Dill Grilled Salmon paired with a refreshing cucumber salad is a delightful dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features flaky salmon marinated in zesty lemon and aromatic dill, grilled to perfection, and served alongside crisp cucumbers tossed in a light dressing. Ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup firm cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped dill in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Grill salmon skin-side down for 5-6 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, combine sliced cucumbers with remaining dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Once cooked, let salmon rest for 2 minutes before serving with cucumber salad and additional lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salad (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg