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Grilled Salmon Recipe with Zesty Lemon

This grilled salmon recipe is easy, flavorful, and perfect for dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes ninja creami, grilled salmon recipe, recipes for dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Brush the salmon fillets with the olive oil mixture on both sides.
  4. Place lemon slices on top of each salmon fillet.
  5. Grill the salmon skin-side down for 6-8 minutes, then flip and grill for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the olive oil mixture for 15–30 minutes before grilling.