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Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dressing

Skin-on salmon fillets grilled until just cooked through, finished with a bright lemon-honey dressing.

Ingredients

  • 2 fillets salmon skin-on, about 6 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for dressing
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional, for balance
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
  2. Brush salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Grill salmon skin-side down for 6–7 minutes, then flip and cook another 4–5 minutes, until just cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, zest, olive oil, and honey (if using) to make the dressing.
  5. Transfer grilled salmon to plates, drizzle with lemon dressing, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.