Grilled Honey-Lemon Salmon with Basil

For a fresh, citrusy, sweet twist on salmon, try this grilled recipe with a honey-lemon sauce and basil for color and flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 240 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• ⅓ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ground black pepper to taste
• kosher salt to taste
• ½ cup white vinegar
• cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger (Optional)
• 5 salmon fillets, rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place salmon fillets in a plastic container and add vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Lightly massage into salmon for about 1 minute. Spray both sides of fish with cooking spray. Refrigerate fish while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Step 2

Mix honey, lemon juice, and basil together in a bowl.

Step 3

Preheat a clean outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 4

Grill salmon fillets on the hot grill. Cook the first side for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness of the fish. Turn fish and lightly baste with honey-lemon mixture. Grill another 3 minutes and turn so honey side is down. Baste top of salmon with honey mixture and grill until just warmed on this side, approximately 1 minute more.