
Grilled Salmon
A simple, healthy, and absolutely delicious grilled salmon that comes together in under 30 minutes. Seasoned with a bright lemon-garlic marinade and grilled to perfection, this gluten-free dinner is light yet satisfying — perfect for busy weeknights or weekend entertaining.
4 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 12 min · Total 22 min
American · Dinner · Main Course
Ingredients
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4 piece salmon fillets skin-on, about 6 oz each
Marinade
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice from about 1 lemon
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp dried oregano
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
0.75 tsp kosher salt
0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Garnish
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
1 whole lemon sliced into wedges for serving
Equipment
Oven
Stovetop
Grill
Mixing Bowl
Pie Dish
Paper Towel
Fork
Wooden Spoon
Grill Pan
Serving Plate
Pastry Brush
Whisk
Spatula
Tongs
Instant-Read Thermometer
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Dipping Fork
Meat Thermometer
Instructions
- In a small #[Mixing Bowl], whisk together the @[Olive Oil], @[Minced Garlic], @[Lemon Juice], @[Lemon Zest], @[Dried Oregano], @[Smoked Paprika], @[Kosher Salt], and @[Black Pepper] until well combined.
- Pat the @[Salmon Fillets] dry with paper towels and place them in a shallow dish or on a plate. Spoon or brush the marinade evenly over all sides of the fillets. Let them rest at room temperature for ~[10 minutes] while you preheat the grill.
- Preheat your outdoor #[Grill] or #[Grill Pan] over ^[medium-high heat] (about ![400–425°F]). Lightly oil the grill grates with a folded paper towel dipped in @[Olive Oil], using #[Tongs]. Place the @[Salmon Fillets] skin-side down on the grill. Cook for ~[4–5 minutes] without moving them, until the skin is crispy and releases easily from the grates.
- Carefully flip the @[Salmon Fillets] using #[Tongs] or a wide #[Spatula]. Cook for another ~[3–4 minutes] on the flesh side, until the @[Salmon Fillets] is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. An instant-read #[Meat Thermometer] inserted into the thickest part should read %[125–130°F for medium] or %[145°F for well done].
- Transfer the @[Salmon Fillets] to a serving plate and let it rest for ~[2 minutes]. Garnish with freshly chopped @[Fresh Parsley] and serve immediately with @[Lemon] wedges on the side.





