Grilled Salmon with Basil and Mint Recipe

Grilled Salmon with Basil and Mint Recipe

  • 6 (1/4-inch-thick) lemon slices
  • 6 (1/4-inch-thick) lime slices
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 (6 ounce) (1-inch-thick) pieces salmon fillet with skin
  • Fine sea salt to taste
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  1. Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes.
  2. Brush both sides of citrus slices with 1/2 tablespoon oil, then brush fish all over with 1 tablespoon oil and season with sea salt and pepper.
  3. Grill citrus slices, covered only if using a gas grill, on lightly oiled grill rack, turning over once, until grill marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer citrus slices to a plate, then, if using a gas grill, reduce heat to moderate. Grill fish, skin sides down, covered only if using a gas grill, until skin is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn each piece of fish onto 1 side and grill 1 minute. Turn over onto opposite side and grill until fish is just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer fish to a platter and keep warm, covered loosely with foil.
  4. Heat basil and mint in remaining 1/4 cup oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until herbs are just wilted, about 1 minute.
  5. Serve fish with herbed oil and top with citrus slices.