Fun Around Me Citrus and Herb Grilled Mediterranean Salmon
A bright and flavorful grilled salmon marinated in citrus juice and fresh herbs, capturing the fresh, vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean coast. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- for serving lemon wedges
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped oregano, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
- Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, turning occasionally.
- Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Oil the grill grates lightly.
- Step 4: Remove salmon from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill salmon skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until grill marks form and the skin crisps.
- Step 5: Flip salmon carefully and grill for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 6: Remove from grill and let rest 2 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.









