Grilled Salmon
This lemon and herb inspired grilled salmon recipe relies on the classic flavors to make one of the most flavorful salmon recipes. This recipe lends a is light, smoky flavor to the salmon. It's worth the wait.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz Salmon Fillets
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fine
- 2 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon rosemary
- The juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Rinse salmon fillets and pat dry.
- Arrange the fillets skin side down on a baking dish.
- Rub each fillet with herb and spice mixture, making sure to coat each fillet well.
- Combine olive oil, soy sauce and the juice of one lemon in a bowl.
- Whisk together and pour over the fillets.
- Seal and chill. Marinate for 30-45 minutes.
- Heat grill pan or outdoor grill until piping hot.
- Brush grill grates with olive oil to prevent the fish from sticking.
- Remove fish from marinade and place it on a very hot grill.
- When the salmon starts to lighten in color, about 6 minutes use a spatula to flip it over on the grill.
- Cook for another 6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove with spatula, garnish with lemon.
- Enjoy.