Description
A bright, fresh, and flavorful dish featuring salmon fillets marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, then grilled to tender perfection—finished with parsley and lemon slices for a light, elegant meal.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon slices, for garnish
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Place salmon in a shallow dish, pour marinade over, and refrigerate 15–60 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Place salmon skin-side down on the grill. Cook 4–5 minutes per side until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Transfer to a platter, garnish with lemon slices and parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap oregano with dill, thyme, or basil for different flavor.
- Add red pepper flakes or chili powder for gentle heat.
- Use lime or orange juice instead of lemon for citrus variation.
- Finish under the broiler for an indoor-friendly option.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days; flake into salads, tacos, or wraps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with garnish
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
