Grilled Salmon with Garden Herbs
Looking for a recipe that will impress your guests without complicating your life? Grilled salmon with garden herbs combines elegance and simplicity.
Servings 4 persons
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets of 150g each with or without skin
- 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. fresh dill chopped
- 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp. chives minced
- 1 organic lemon zest and juice
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tsp. fleur de sel
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. semi-salted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade (5 minutes) Mix olive oil, lemon zest, crushed garlic, chopped herbs, salt and pepper in a bowl. This herb marinade will delicately infuse your salmon. Reserve one tablespoon of this mixture for finishing.
- Marinate the salmon (10 minutes) Place the salmon fillets in a dish and brush them generously with the marinade. Let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature. This step allows the flavors to penetrate the fish's flesh.
- Prepare for cooking (2 minutes) Preheat your grill or plancha over high heat. If using a pan, choose one with a thick bottom that distributes heat well. For precise cutting and perfect presentation, use quality Damascus knives that preserve the salmon's delicate texture.
- Grill the salmon (6-8 minutes) Place the fillets skin-side down on the hot grill. Cook for 4 minutes without moving to get beautiful grill marks. Turn gently and continue cooking for 2 to 4 minutes depending on thickness. The salmon should remain slightly pink in the center.
- Finish and serve (2 minutes) Remove from heat and add a knob of butter to each fillet. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with the reserved herb mixture. Serve immediately with your side dishes.