Grilled salmon is fresh, wild-caught salmon, grilled to perfection and topped with a delicious garlic and herb sauce.
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring. This delicious salmon recipe is full of nutrient-dense ingredients but is also full of tremendous flavor.
This herb sauce is so easy to make and can be added to a number of different dishes, such as chicken, white fish, tofu, and grilled veggies.
You can also add jalapeño for some extra flavor as a spice.
Serve this dish with a side of rice or grilled vegetables. Enjoy!
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Ingredient Lists
- Fresh wild-caught salmon
- Basil
- Parsley
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Avocado oil
- Salt and pepper
Grilled salmon with garlic and herb sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh wild-caught salmon
- 1/4 cup of basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup of parsley, chopped
- 1 clove of garlic
- 2 tbsp of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 1 tsp of paprika
- 1/8 tsp of cayenne pepper
- avocado oil for drizzling
- salt and pepper for taste
Instructions
- Place the salmon on a large plate and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Drizzle the salmon with avocado oil.
- Place it on a hot grill skin side up. Grill the salmon for 5-7 minutes each side for medium rare, and 8-10 minutes for medium.
- While the salmon is cooking, make your herb sauce. Place the herbs, lemon juice, remaining seasonings, and avocado oil in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth, and add salt and pepper as needed. When the salmon is done cooking, drizzle the salmon with your herb sauce and serve with a side of rice or your favorite veggies. Enjoy!
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