AuthorRankfastDifficultyIntermediateQuick and Easy grilled salmon with Lemon.
This high-protein healthy salmon recipe is a quick and nutritious way to fuel yourself. Tasty grilled salmon is a meal that contains high-protein per serving and essential micro nutrients for your lunch or dinner.
A medley of spices including garlic and pepper are crushed together and added to the salmon along with freshly squeezed lemon juice. The salmon fillet is then marinated with these natural whole spices until its ready to be grilled.
We have used "Tefal OptiGrill+ XL" to grill the salmon, which gives a nice crispy texture on both sides.
You can serve the grilled salmon with grilled vegetables such as green beans or asparagus, to make it a low calorie diet. Or serve it with rice as per your calorie intake preference.
In this recipe we have suggested serving the grilled salmon with grilled asparagus.
Benefits of Salmon
Salmon is a great source of protein with low calorific value. In addition to providing more protein/100g, Salmon also provides omega-3 fatty acids including EPA and DHA. The fatty acid profile of salmon will vary depending on whether it is farm-raised or wild-caught. Bear in mind that the farmed salmon is higher in fat content whereas wild salmon is leaner.
This tasty grilled salmon recipe is ideal for preparing a meal rich in proteins and micronutrients for your lunch or dinner. You can serve the grilled salmon with grilled vegetables, to make it a low calorie diet. Or serve it with rice as per your calorie intake preference. In this recipe we served grilled salmon along with grilled asparagus.
Chop garlic cloves
Transfer the chopped garlic to a small bowl
Cut the lemon into half
Squeeze the half lemon to a bowl
Take another lemon and slice it
Place the salmon in a large mixing bowl
Add chopped garlic
Add lemon juice
Add crushed pepper
Add salt to taste
Add ½ tsp olive oil
Mix them together by using a fork or hand
Pre heat the grill (refer to grill manufacturer for pre heat time)
Place the marinated salmon on the pre heated grill
Place the sliced lemon on top of the salmon
Cover the grill top
Cook it for 7-8 minutes as per the grill instructions
Open the grill door/ lid
Transfer the grilled salmon to a plate
Ready to be served
Serving suggestion: serve grilled salmon with grilled beans / asparagus / rice
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Serving Size 2
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 261
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.6g26%
- Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
- Cholesterol 71mg24%
- Sodium 460mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.9g1%
- Protein 24.3g49%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
Chop garlic cloves
Transfer the chopped garlic to a small bowl
Cut the lemon into half
Squeeze the half lemon to a bowl
Take another lemon and slice it
Place the salmon in a large mixing bowl
Add chopped garlic
Add lemon juice
Add crushed pepper
Add salt to taste
Add ½ tsp olive oil
Mix them together by using a fork or hand
Pre heat the grill (refer to grill manufacturer for pre heat time)
Place the marinated salmon on the pre heated grill
Place the sliced lemon on top of the salmon
Cover the grill top
Cook it for 7-8 minutes as per the grill instructions
Open the grill door/ lid
Transfer the grilled salmon to a plate
Ready to be served
Serving suggestion: serve grilled salmon with grilled beans / asparagus / rice
As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.