A delightful grilled salmon recipe enhanced with a stunning combination of herbs, olive oil, and maple syrup. This marinated salmon is grilled to perfection resulting in a slightly sweet, remarkably tender and juicy main dish with a beautiful blend of flavors from the fresh herbs.
In a shallow dish, add the extra virgin olive oil, pure maple syrup, grated lemon zest, finely chopped fresh parsley, fresh thyme leaves, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and minced garlic.
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Whisk these ingredients together until well combined.
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Add the salmon fillets to this dish ensuring each piece is well coated with the marinade.
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Allow the salmon to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
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Fire up your grill to medium-high heat, ensure the grill is well-oiled to prevent the salmon from sticking.
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Pat dry the marinated salmon fillets linguhtly, then place them skin-side down on the hot grill.
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Grill the salmon for about 5-6 minutes each side until it is well cooked and appears opaque.
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Remove from grill and allow to rest for a few minutes.
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Serve enjoys your maple-infused herb grilled salmon with a fresh squeeze of lemon from the provided wedges.