Description
A quick and easy keto-friendly grilled salmon recipe with a bright lemon herb marinade that keeps the fish tender, juicy, and flavorful in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each / 170g each), wild-caught if possible, skin-on
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Mix the lemon herb marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Marinate the salmon: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour marinade over and coat each fillet well. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Preheat and oil the grill: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C). Lightly brush grates or pan with oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the salmon: Place salmon skin-side down on the grill. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until edges turn opaque and skin crisps. Flip carefully and cook another 4-5 minutes until salmon flakes easily but remains juicy inside.
- Rest and serve: Remove salmon from grill and let rest for 2 minutes to redistribute juices. Serve with extra lemon wedges and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Do not marinate salmon for longer than 10 minutes to avoid ‘cooking’ the fish with lemon juice. Preheat grill well and flip salmon only once to keep fillets intact. Use fresh herbs and lemon juice for best flavor. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently on low heat to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 o
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 34
Keywords: keto, grilled salmon, lemon herb salmon, low carb, healthy dinner, quick salmon recipe, easy grilled fish