Description
Grilled salmon is one of my all-time favorite recipes. It's healthy, flavorful, and easy to make. This Grilled Dijon Citrus Salmon recipe is a great variation of the classic grilled salmon. The Dijon mustard and citrus juices give the salmon a delicious tangy flavor, while the salad provides a fresh and crunchy contrast.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Dijon Citrus Vinaigrette:
6 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Lg. Lemon, juiced to yield 3 T. Fresh Lemon Juice
3 t. Dijon Mustard
Sea Salt & Black Pepper To Taste
Grilled Salmon:
4 4-oz. salmon filets (with skin so that it is crispy when cooked)
1 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt & Black Pepper To Taste
Salad
3 C. Mixed Salad Greens, torn into bite size pieces
1 Med. Avocado, pitted and sliced
1/2 C. sliced radishes
1/4 C. fresh dill
1/2 C. thinly sliced cucumber
1/4 C. crumbled blue cheese
Black Sesame Seeds, to taste (optional)
Salad Dressing
1/4 C. sour cream
1/2 Lg. Lemon, juiced
Sea Salt & Black Pepper To Taste
Instructions
Directions:
- Prepare Dijon citrus vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, 3 T. lemon juice, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Season salmon filets with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon 1 tablespoon of Dijon citrus vinaigrette over each piece of salmon. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, arrange lettuce, avocado, radishes, dill, cucumber on serving plates. Set aside.
- Heat one tablespoon olive oil in stove-top grill pan over medium heat. Add salmon filets and cook 3-5 minutes per side to desired degree of doneness.
- Add one salmon filet to each salad plate.
- Add a few dollops of salad dressing to each salad.
- Sprinkle each salad with blue cheese and sesame seeds.
- Lightly drizzle salmon (and salad) with additional Dijon Citrus Vinaigrette, if desired
- Enjoy.
Notes
The cook time for salmon depends on internal starting temperature and the thickness of the fillets. Fillets should flake easily with a fork when finished.
