Summertime means grilling and herb season in my house. Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon may sound a little fancy, but it only takes 5 minutes to prep and is ready in 15-20 minutes. Who can go wrong with those numbers?
Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon came about when my herb beds were overflowing, and I had some lemons that were about to be too ripe. Really there is no better combo than lemon and herbs. It is great on steak, amazing on chicken, but incredible on fish.
I was having a day. You know a day, one where you can’t seem to get anything achieved. No matter what you do nothing goes right.
The morning we decided to make Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon, we woke up to a huge tree branch laying in our backyard. See we had one of those amazing Texas storms blow through the night before. It only took us all day to trim and cut it, plus pick up the yards. So, we need a quick, healthy, satisfying dinner. One that says you did good today, even though nothing on your to-do list got checked off.
Yep, one of those days should always end with a rewarding meal.
But! With limited time what was I to do? Salmon cooks fast so it was perfect, but what about the wow factor. I took a lemon zested it and juiced it added some olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then I looked outside. Basil, Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, and Chive. Yes, Yes, Yes!! Decided to use my handy dandy smoothie blender cup to make the “marinade,” because I wanted it smooth.
Sliced half of another lemon for the top of the salmon and cut the other half into wedges in case anyone else would want more.
Do not allow the salmon to sit in this “marinade” for long. The salt and lemon make the texture of the salmon a bit leathery when it is left for too long. My tip place salmon on the grill then immediately pour the herb blend on top of the salmon and lay lemons on top. The Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon will get the flavor without the leathery texture.
Grill the salmon for 15-20 minutes until desired cooking temp is achieved. 15 minutes for medium, 20 minutes for well done.
There you have it simple, delicious, quick Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon the perfect meal for a rewarding day!
Well, guys, you get a special treat today! A complete meal posts. Here is what we served up with Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon.
Some buttery garlic parmesan Brussel sprouts with sun-dried tomatoes the perfect combination of cheesy spiciness. Which pairs well with the earthiness of the herb blend placed on the Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon, and just as easy to prep. Chop, drizzle, coat, toss, wrap in foil then toss on the grill.
Then to tie it all together with some veggie loaded rice pilaf. This takes 12 minutes beginning to end in the instant pot. Just took my basic rice pilaf recipe and elevated it with some summertime zucchini, yellow squash, and some baby belle mushrooms.
Now let’s break this down you can have Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon, plus Buttery Parmesan Brussel Sprouts, and Summer Veggie Loaded Rice Pilaf all within 30 minutes including prep! You can even whip up some side salads in that time as well! Now that is what I call winning on a not winning day!
Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped onion
- 2 fresh basil leafs
- 2 fresh sprigs thyme
- 1 fresh small sprig rosemary
- 2 fresh spring oregano
- 1/8 tsp Worcestershire
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 lb fresh salmon fillet skin on
Instructions
- Warm up the grill.
- Add melted butter, olive oil, garlic, onion basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano, Worcestershire, lemon juice and a pinch of salt to a small blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour mixture on top of the salmon fillet and spread all over the pink flesh. Lay sliced lemons on top of salmon and the mixture.
- Once the grill is ready place salmon on the grill skin side down. Cook until salmon is cooked all the way through. Takes 15-20 minutes depending on thickness. (use a fork to test if you stick the fork into the thickest portion and twist slightly it should flake easily)
- Remove and serve.
Notes
Parmesan Garlic Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Brussels Spouts halved
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes in oil chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Once butter is completely melted add garlic, parsley, parmesan, and salt
- Placed halved Brussel sprouts on top of a large sheet of tin foil drizzle with butter mixture. Toss Brussel sprouts until well coated. Top with sun-dried tomatoes. Fold and seal ends of foil. Place foil with Brussel sprouts on the grill for 10 minutes. Flip and cook another 10 minutes.
- Allow the foil to cool 3 minutes before opening foil. Carefully open foil (there will be steam, steam is hot, steam will hurt you) and serve.
Notes
Loaded Veggie Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 baby orange pepper chopped
- 1 carrot chopped
- 4 baby Bella mushrooms sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/8 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 yellow squash chopped
- 1 cup white rice
- 1/4 cup spaghetti noddle bits
- 2 1/4 cups veggie stock
Instructions
- Place Instant Pot on Saute Mode. Melt butter and saute onions, celery, orange peppers, carrots, mushrooms with a pinch of salt for 5 minutes.
- Add in garlic, parsley, and paprika. Cancel saute mode. Add in Zucchini and Yellow Squash.
- Add in rice, spaghetti noodle bits, and veggie stock. Give it a quick stir. Place lid on make sure vent is in seal position. Then put it in rice mode.
- When the timer goes off, carefully rotate the vent valve to vent the vent position. Again be careful hot steam will vent out and if your hand is in the way you will get injured.
- Once completely vented you will be able to remove the lid, fluff the rice and serve.
Notes
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I feel you and I know it is not common but salmon with mayonnaise is one of my comfort food. Would love to try this grilled lemon herb salmon recipe. Thank you for sharing this.
During the fall I enjoy using mayo as a binder on top of the salmon to a crust or an herb blend! Thanks for your kind words!
ohhhhhhhh This looks delish! Salmon is a fave in our household especially when made with citrus …count me in!
Thank you so much!! You are right Citrus and Salmon are a match made in foodie heaven!!
This looks divine! nothing is better than a fresh delicious salmon! I can’t wait to try this recipe! xo – Kam
Thanks a bunch, hun!! I love fresh fish it has turned into my mid crazy week no time to cook go to!
Soo salmon is my absolute favorite and this looks so, so good. Thanks for sharing!
Salmon is amazing not only is it quick and easy but so good for you!! Love hearing it is peoples favorite!! You have a wonderful week!
this looks so delish & I love brussel sprouts & salmon too! so healthy & so easy to make too… can’t beat that!
Especially nowadays!! The world just seems so crazy busy healthy easy and fast is the way to go!
Looks delish! I love salmon but I don’t cook it very much for myself, need to change that!
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You should!! Maybe 2019 will be the year you cook what you want more often!! I really hope you enjoy and get yourself some salmon!!
Sorry to hear mother nature visited your yard but so glad it lead to this recipe share!
I would have never thought to blend the marinade… I would have just tried to slap it all on together LOL
This is definitely on my need to try list. Thanks!
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Thanks, hun, the truth is I was relieved the whole tree did not come crashing down on the house, but the storms this spring/summer in here Texas have been crazy with the wind! I am happy this recipe came out too, my hubby really deserved a good meal after a long day. LOL I really hope you enjoy and if you ever feel like slapping things together just remember to throw it in a smoothie cup blender thing then pour that flavor on the protein!!
We just had salmon for dinner, and it had been a while. Both my husband and I enjoyed it so much and realized we needed to add it to our weekly rotation. This recipe looks delicious and I’ll definitely be giving it a try.
What kind of salmon did you make for dinner? We really enjoy salmon as well then we get busy with life and cook what we have on hand then we have salmon and say we need to eat this more why don’t we, we like it so much lol. Funny how that always seems to happen.
I love salmon! I’m saving this recipe since I’ve been needing a new salmon recipe and this sounds delish!
Woohoo!! Thanks for the save and I am glad I could help with a new recipe!! Have a great day!!
Yum! This looks incredible. Salmon is one of my favorite dishes to make and eat. I’m so hungry after this post.
Well looks like I did my job justice making you hungry then!! Thanks for your kind words and I really hope you enjoy this recipe!
We actually love salmon. If cooked right it is delicious and so healthy. We will save this recipe for our next salmon meal 🙂
That is the truest statement if it is not cooked correctly (overcooked) it is dry and hard to get down. The trick to making sure it is cooked just right is every few minutes test it with a fork… put the fork in the deepest part give it a slight twist if it shreds and starts to break apart it is done. I have to admit the hardest part about developing fish recipes is the cook time because you can’t predict the thickness of the fish someone else will buy!
OMG THIS LOOKS SO GOOD! I love salmon it’s one of my favorite fish to eat. That herb sauce you topped it with looked so light and refreshing. Your picture have me nearly drooling here…
Thank you so much!! Salmon is so amazing, I like that it isn’t too fishy and it is also very filling!! I am a little girl with a big appetite LOL What’s your favorite way to make salmon?