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Mesquite-Grilled Salmon Fillets

Mesquite-Grilled Salmon Fillet

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

2	tablespoons olive oil
1	clove garlic, minced
2	tablespoons lemon juice
1	teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2	teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2	teaspoon dried thyme
1/4	teaspoon salt
1/4	teaspoon black pepper
4	salmon fillets, 3/4 to 1 inch thick (about 5 ounces each)

PREPARATION:

Cover 1 cup mesquite chips with cold water; soak 20 to 30 minutes. Spray grid with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking.
Combine oil and garlic in small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until garlic is tender. Add lemon juice, lemon peel, dill, thyme, salt and pepper; whisk until blended. Brush skinless sides of salmon with half of lemon mixture.
Drain mesquite chips; sprinkle chips over coals. Place salmon, skin side up, on grid. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes; turn and brush with remaining lemon mixture. Grill 4 to 5 minutes or until salmon flakes when tested with fork.

This recipe appears in: Fish

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

DIETARY EXCHANGE:

Fat	2
Meat	4

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