Minted Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat a grill for medium-high heat. place the grill rack 5 inches from the heat source.
• 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.
• 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.
• brush the fillets with melted butter and garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs before serving.