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?
(Original post date Aug 14, 2018 / Links and post updated Dec 22, 2022)
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 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 is one to do?
How to Make Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon
- 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.
- 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!
Want to make this complete meal? Whip up some Buttery Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts and Summer Veggie Loaded Rice Pilaf.
Yes, follow the same direction except preheat your oven to 400 degrees, place fish on a sheet pan, and cook 10-15 minutes until fork tender.
It is amazing on steak, pork and shrimp. Totally universal.
Nothing, fish recipes are tricky because cook time depends on thickness of the fish as well as were you are located. If the fish is less than an inch thick reduce cook time, if you live at high altitude increase cook time. My recommendation is to check on the fish every 5 minutes. Take a fork poke it and twist once it flakes easily it is done.
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Recipe for Grilled Lemon Herb Salmon
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
- ⅛ 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.
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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?