Minted Salmon

12 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh mint, stems removed
  • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, stems removed
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 4 small mint sprigs for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. Place the grill rack 5 inches from the heat source.
  2. 2
    In a blender or food processor combine the mint and parsley with the lemon juice, garlic, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper. Blend into a smooth paste. Spread the herb paste over the salmon fillets and allow to marinate for five minutes.
  3. 3
    Remove salmon from marinade, and discard remaining marinade. Lightly oil the grill, then grill salmon for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.
  4. 4
    Brush the fillets with melted butter and garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs before serving.

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