Description
Lemon Dill Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. Each bite of perfectly grilled salmon is infused with zesty lemon and fragrant dill, paired with a crisp cucumber salad for a delightful crunch. This easy-to-make recipe not only pleases the palate but also creates cherished memories during warm gatherings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium cucumbers, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F) or oven to broil (500°F).
- Grill salmon skin-side down for about 5-6 minutes per side or bake until it flakes easily with a fork.
- In a bowl, toss cucumber slices and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the salad.
- Serve cooked salmon alongside the cucumber salad; add feta cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg