Mesquite-Grilled Salmon Fillets
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Mesquite-Grilled Salmon Fillet
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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:
1.
Cover 1 cup mesquite chips with cold water; soak 20 to 30 minutes. Spray grid with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking.
2.
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.
3.
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.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1 Salmon Fillet | |
| Sodium | 230 mg |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Fiber | <1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 83 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Total Fat | 22 g |
| Calories from Fat | 63 % |
| Calories | 322 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Fat | 2 |
| Meat | 4 |
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