Grilled Salmon with Basil and Mint

Grilled Salmon with Basil and Mint
Grilled Salmon with Basil and Mint
We prefer wild salmon for this recipe because it has a milder flavor and is more environmentally friendly than farmed varieties. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 30 min
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
American Quick & Easy Lemon Lime Mint Basil Salmon Summer Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
  • fine sea salt to taste
  • Carbohydrate 7 g(2%)
  • Cholesterol 47 mg(16%)
  • Fat 24 g(37%)
  • Fiber 3 g(11%)
  • Protein 19 g(37%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(22%)
  • Sodium 413 mg(17%)
  • Calories 311

Preparation Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes. Brush both sides of citrus slices with 1/2 tablespoon oil, then brush fish all over with 1 tablespoon oil and season with sea salt and pepper. Grill citrus slices, covered only if using a gas grill, on lightly oiled grill rack, turning over once, until grill marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer citrus slices to a plate, then, if using a gas grill, reduce heat to moderate. Grill fish, skin sides down, covered only if using a gas grill, until skin is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn each piece of fish onto 1 side and grill 1 minute. Turn over onto opposite side and grill until fish is just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer fish to a platter and keep warm, covered loosely with foil. Heat basil and mint in remaining 1/4 cup oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until herbs are just wilted, about 1 minute. Serve fish with herbed oil and top with citrus slices. Cooks' note:If you aren't able to grill outdoors, fish and citrus can be cooked in a ridged grill pan. Cook citrus over high heat, then reduce heat to moderately high and cook fish, skin sides down first, turning once, 7 to 8 minutes total.

Preparation Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes. Brush both sides of citrus slices with 1/2 tablespoon oil, then brush fish all over with 1 tablespoon oil and season with sea salt and pepper. Grill citrus slices, covered only if using a gas grill, on lightly oiled grill rack, turning over once, until grill marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer citrus slices to a plate, then, if using a gas grill, reduce heat to moderate. Grill fish, skin sides down, covered only if using a gas grill, until skin is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn each piece of fish onto 1 side and grill 1 minute. Turn over onto opposite side and grill until fish is just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer fish to a platter and keep warm, covered loosely with foil. Heat basil and mint in remaining 1/4 cup oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until herbs are just wilted, about 1 minute. Serve fish with herbed oil and top with citrus slices. Cooks' note:If you aren't able to grill outdoors, fish and citrus can be cooked in a ridged grill pan. Cook citrus over high heat, then reduce heat to moderately high and cook fish, skin sides down first, turning once, 7 to 8 minutes total.