Minted Salmon

4th of July - Holidays and Events

Very easy to make and gourmet-delicious. Throw it on the grill or pan-saute it.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Minted Salmon

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh mint

stems removed

1 bunch flat-leaf parsley

stems removed

½ cup fresh lemon juice

4 cloves garlic

peeled

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets

2 tablespoons butter

melted

1 lemon

thinly sliced

4 small mint sprigs for garnish

Triple Berry Crisp

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. Place the grill rack 5 inches from the heat source.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor combine the mint and parsley with the lemon juice garlic honey olive oil salt and pepper. Blend into a smooth paste. Spread the herb paste over the salmon fillets and allow to marinate for five minutes.

Step 3

Remove salmon from marinade and discard remaining marinade. Lightly oil the grill then grill salmon for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.

Step 4

Brush the fillets with melted butter and garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs before serving.

Nutritional Information

Minted Salmon

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 481.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 35.2g 70%

Carbohydrates: 17.5g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 9.5g

Fat: 31.1g 48%

Saturated Fat: 8.3g 42%

Cholesterol: 114.4mg 38%

Vitamin A Iu: 1762.8IU 35%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.5mg 150%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 73%

Vitamin C: 74.7mg 125%

Folate: 92.8mcg 23%

Calcium: 105.1mg 11%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 61.9mg 22%

Potassium: 827.7mg 23%

Sodium: 2071.1mg 83%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 61%

Calories From Fat: 279.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.