Grilled Salmon with Omega-3 Boost
Salmon fillets brushed with olive oil and lemon, grilled until flaky — simple, rich in omega-3s, and ready in under half an hour.
Salmon barely needs help to taste good, so this recipe keeps the seasoning short — olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and a hot grill.
The reason salmon anchors a cancer-support-tagged recipe like this one comes down to its fat: it's one of the richer everyday sources of the type of fat found in fatty fish, generally regarded as one of the more favorable fats to build meals around. Smoked paprika adds a little color and depth without turning the fish spicy, and the whole thing cooks in well under fifteen minutes once the grill is hot. Letting the fillets rest for a couple of minutes after grilling keeps them from drying out when you cut in.
Serve with lemon wedges and a scatter of fresh dill or parsley for a bit of brightness on top.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets — 6 oz each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder — or 2 cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika — optional
- Salt to taste
- Lemon wedges — for serving
- Fresh dill or parsley — for garnish
Instructions
- 1Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2Brush salmon fillets with olive oil and lemon juice.
- 3Season with garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and salt.
- 4Place salmon on the grill, skin-side down, and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through and flaky.
- 5Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes.
- 6Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh dill or parsley.