The weather is warmer for most places in the U.S. right now, so that means firing up the grill! In full transparency, I hate cooking fish inside. I do not like the smell of any fish, and I certainly do not want my house to smell like fish. Sorry, folks—this is a long-standing childhood dislike. Lemon and dill grilled salmon cooked outside is my perfect way to get around the full fish smell inside.
The health benefits of fatty fish, like salmon, is no secret and most of us aren’t getting enough. I fall into that category. I would much rather get my omega-3s from food like salmon and this recipe is one that I really like.
It’s so simple. Salt, pepper, with a lemon and dill vinaigrette that is light and tangy. It’s perfect for summer. Pair it with any one of these amazing sides:
Salmon on the grill cooks faster than roasting in the oven, so that’s a tip that you need to be aware of. Let your salmon sit out at room temperature for about 30 minutes too before grilling to ensure that you get even cooking throughout.
Here’s how you make it:
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Lemon and Dill Grilled Salmon
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
16 ounces salmon filets, cut into 3–4 pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dressing:
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoons dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your grill to 450°F and brush the grates with a neutral oil with a high smoke point, like canola oil.
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the filets and place flesh side down on the grill.
Close the grill and cook for 4 minutes. Carefully flip and place skin side down, close the lid and cook for an additional 6 minutes.
You’ll know your salmon is done when it turns from a bright pink to a subtle pink, it is firmer to the touch, and the internal temperature is 145°F. It should also flake off easily with a fork.
Add all of the dressing ingredients to a jar with a lid and shake.
Pour the dressing over the warm salmon after you remove it from the grill.
Notes
The prep time includes any time that you have it sitting to come to room temperature.
- Prep Time: 35
- Cook Time: 10