Grilled Salmon with Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce

🫒 Grilled Salmon with Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce (Mediterranean Style)

Ingredients

Salmon

• 4 salmon fillets (about 150–180 g each)

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• Zest & juice of ½ lemon

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce

• ½ cup Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1½ tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Garnish

• Fresh dill or parsley, chopped

• Lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Marinate salmon: Pat salmon dry. Mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub over salmon and rest 10–15 minutes.

2. Make sauce: Whisk Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Chill until ready.

3. Preheat grill: Medium-high heat. Lightly oil grates.

4. Grill salmon: Cook salmon skin-side down 4–5 minutes, flip carefully, and cook another 2–3 minutes until just flaky.

5. Serve: Drizzle or dollop honey mustard sauce over salmon. Garnish with herbs and lemon.

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Serving Suggestions

• Pair with grilled vegetables, quinoa, or lemony potatoes

• Serve with a Mediterranean cucumber-tomato salad

• Great for weeknight dinners or special occasions

Variations

• Oven-baked: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes

• Dairy-free sauce: Use tahini + lemon + honey

• Extra zing: Add grated garlic or capers to sauce