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Fresh Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon Recipe with Easy Crisp Cucumber Relish

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A bright and flavorful grilled salmon marinated with lemon and fresh herbs, served with a refreshing crisp cucumber relish. Perfect for quick, light, and satisfying summer dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (or cilantro)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dill, salt, and pepper.
  2. Marinate the salmon: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Baste evenly, cover, and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes (do not exceed 30 minutes).
  3. Make the cucumber relish: Combine diced cucumber, chopped red onion, lemon juice, honey, mint, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir gently and let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high (around 400°F / 200°C). If using a grill pan, heat over medium-high and brush with oil.
  5. Grill the salmon: Place fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving. Flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Serve: Transfer salmon to plates and spoon cucumber relish over or on the side. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before marinating to help crisp the skin. Avoid flipping salmon too early to prevent sticking. Let cucumber relish sit to meld flavors and keep chilled until serving. For oven method, bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat salmon gently and keep relish cold.

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