Herbed Balsamic Salmon

Name: Herbed Balsamic Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, each about 6 oz and 1-in. thick; 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves, or mint, or a mixture

Prep Time10 min
Total Time20 min
Makes4 servings

Salmon fillets with marinate and fresh herbs on a plate

Photo: Jim Norton

This recipe doesn't smother the salmon with lots of heavy spices or sauces, so its natural flavour shines through. Try it alongside a leafy salad.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets, each about 6 oz and 1-in. thick
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chopped basil leaves, or mint, or a mixture

Instructions

Lightly oil grill. Heat barbecue to medium high. Lightly brush tops of fish fillets with a total of 1 tsp oil. Pour remaining oil into a small bowl. Stir in vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Finely chop herbs and stir to make a vinaigrette. (If preparing ahead, add herbs just before using or they will darken.)
Place fish, skin side up, on grill. Barbecue with lid closed. Turn after 4-5 minutes and continue cooking a further 4-5 minutes, until a knife tip inserted in centre of fish, and held there for 10 seconds, comes out warm.
Drizzle the fish fillets with vinaigrette just before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 313, Protein 26g, Carbohydrates 3g, Fat 21g.

Originally published in the July 2010 issue. Photo by Jim Norton.

This article was originally published on May 20, 2018

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