Mediterranean-style grilled salmon

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• Four 5-ounce salmon fillets

• Cracked black pepper to taste

• 4 green olives, chopped

• 4 thin slices lemon

Directions

• Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill or broiler. Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4-6 inches from the heat source.

• In a small bowl, combine the basil, parsley, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Spray the fish with cooking spray. Sprinkle with the black pepper.

• Top each fillet with equal amounts of the basil-garlic mixture. Place the fish herb-side down on the grill. Grill over high heat. When the edges turn white, after about 3-4 minutes, turn the fish over and place on aluminum foil. Move the fish to a cooler part of the grill, or reduce the heat.

• Grill until the fish is opaque throughout when tested with the tip of a knife and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fish reads 145°F (about 4 minutes longer).

• Remove the salmon, and place on warmed plates. Garnish with green olives and lemon slices.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 183 cal

• Total fat: 9g

• Saturated fat: 2g

• Monounsaturated fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 78mg

• Sodium: 105mg

• Potassium: 736mg

• Carbohydrate: 2g

• Fiber: <1g

• Protein: 28g

• Calcium: 31mg