Description
This flavorful grilled salmon comes with a refreshing dill sauce and a side of lemon rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh skinless salmon filet
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or add to taste)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large lemon (1/2 tsp zest and 1 tablespoon juice)
- 2 large lemons (1 tsp zest + 4 tablespoons juice)
- 1 cup mayo
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (or finely diced pickles)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 4 cups green cabbage (very thinly shredded)
- 1 batch lemon rice
- 1 large lemon (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate Salmon: Pat salmon dry. Remove skin if needed, then slice into thin, even 1/2-inch strips. In a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, all the seasonings, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk until combined. Add salmon and use a spatula to gently toss until evenly coated. Let stand at room temperature for 15–20 minutes (no longer).
- Cook Salmon: Place a large nonstick pan on the stovetop. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat to high. Once oil is hot, add salmon in a single layer. It should sizzle on contact! (Don’t overlap salmon; sear in batches). Cook for 60–90 seconds, then flip and cook another 60 seconds or until cooked through (it cooks fast!). Remove and let rest 5 minutes. Wipe out pan and repeat with the remaining oil and salmon.
- Optional Slaw: Place cabbage in a large bowl. Toss with desired amount of dill sauce until lightly coated. Toss well with tongs.
- Assemble: Divide rice among plates. Top with slaw and salmon. Serve with extra sauce and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Optional Dill Sauce: Whisk together all ingredients listed under “Dill Sauce” until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. The flavor improves as it sits!
- Optional Lemon Rice: Make lemon rice according to the linked recipe above.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sides
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg