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Mesquite-Grilled Salmon Fillets (recipes)


Mesquite-Grilled Salmon Fillet

Yield: Makes 4 servings



Ingredients:



2tablespoons olive oil

1clove garlic, minced

2tablespoons lemon juice

1teaspoon grated lemon peel

1/2teaspoon dried dill weed

1/2teaspoon dried thyme

1/4teaspoon salt

1/4teaspoon black pepper

4salmon fillets, 3/4 to 1 inch thick (about 5 ounces each)









Preparation:





1.Cover 1 cup mesquite chips with cold water; soak 20 to 30 minutes. Spray grid with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking.2.Combine oil and garlic in small microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until garlic is tender. Add lemon juice, lemon peel, dill, thyme, salt and pepper; whisk until blended. Brush skinless sides of salmon with half of lemon mixture.3.Drain mesquite chips; sprinkle chips over coals. Place salmon, skin side up, on grid. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes; turn and brush with remaining lemon mixture. Grill 4 to 5 minutes or until salmon flakes when tested with fork.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1 Salmon Fillet







Sodium

230 mg







Protein

28 g







Fiber









Carbohydrate

1 g







Cholesterol

83 mg







Saturated Fat

4 g







Total Fat

22 g







Calories from Fat

63 %







Calories

322









Dietary Exchange:







Fat

2







Meat

4