Grilled Salmon with Chimichurri

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This grilled salmon with chimichurri pairs a rich, fatty grilled salmon with tangy, bold, herbal chimichurri sauce, made in a blender.

By TheDailyGourmet
Published on August 22, 2024
grilled salmon filet over polenta with green chimichurri sauce and asparagus
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Rest Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

Chimichurri

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1 shallot

  • 1 bunch curly parsley

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro

  • 4 sprigs fresh dill, or more to taste

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 3 tablespoons vinegar

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

  • 1/2 lime, zested

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Salmon

  • 8 (3 ounce) salmon filets

  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. For chimichurri, add garlic and shallot to the bowl of a food processor and pulse 2 or 3 times. Add herbs, lime juice, and vinegar. Blend until finely chopped.

  2. With the food processor still running, slowly drizzle in olive oil to emulsify. Add lime zest, salt, and pepper to taste and blend until smooth. Stir in red pepper flakes. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  3. Prepare an outdoor grill for direct cooking over high heat, 450 to 550 degrees F (230 to 290 degrees C).

  4. Generously coat the flesh side of the salmon fillets with oil and season evenly with granulated garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Grill the salmon, skin side down, over direct high heat for 6 to 8 minutes.

  5. Turn the salmon over, close the lid, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 6 minutes longer. Transfer to a platter to rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Slide the salmon skin from the fillets and serve with chimichurri.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

309 Calories
24g Fat
3g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 19g 39%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 420mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.