Chilean-Style Grilled Salmon with Aji Verde Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

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Tender grilled salmon served with a vibrant Aji Verde sauce, blending fresh herbs and spicy green chili for a bright finish. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup, packed cilantro leaves
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 small, seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper
2 tbsp lime juice
1, minced garlic clove
1/4 cup olive oil (for sauce)
1/4 tsp salt (for sauce)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush 4 salmon fillets with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Grill salmon skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until grill marks form and edges begin to crisp, then flip carefully and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until just cooked through.
Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the Aji Verde sauce by blending 1 cup packed cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 small seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1/4 tsp salt in a food processor until smooth and vibrant green.
Step 4: Serve grilled salmon fillets topped generously with the Aji Verde sauce for a fresh and spicy complement.