Grilled Lemon Herb Fish with Caprese Salad

Grilled Lemon Herb Fish with Caprese Salad

30 mins
easy
4 servings

A quick and flavorful grilled fish recipe with a vibrant caprese salad. Perfect for a summer dinner.

EasyGrilled FishSummer

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Grill
  • Large platter

Ingredients

  • 4.00 piecesSalmon fillets(Skin on or off, your preference)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsOlive oil(High smoke point)
  • 1.00 pieceLemon(Zest and juice)
  • 1.00 tablespoonFresh herbs (dill, parsley, thyme)(Chopped)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt(Kosher or sea salt)
  • 0.50 teaspoonBlack pepper(Freshly ground)
  • 12.00 piecesCherry tomatoes(Halved)
  • 8.00 piecesFresh mozzarella balls(Small size)
  • 4.00 piecesBasil leaves(Freshly chopped)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsBalsamic glaze(Optional)

Instructions

1

Prepare the grill and preheat to medium-high heat.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Add the lemon zest and juice to the salmon.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Add chopped herbs to the salmon.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

7

While the fish is grilling, prepare the caprese salad by arranging cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves on a platter.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Drizzle with balsamic glaze (optional).

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Serve the grilled salmon over the caprese salad.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes