Grilled Salmon Wrapped in Lemon and Bay Leaves

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Low Fod Map
Health score
100%
Grilled Salmon Wrapped in Lemon and Bay Leaves
45 min.
8
422kcal

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Are you ready to impress your family and friends with a breathtaking dish that is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy? Look no further than our Grilled Salmon Wrapped in Lemon and Bay Leaves! This recipe is a perfect harmony of vibrant flavors and nutritional benefits, boasting a perfect health score of 100. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a main course for dinner, this dish is versatile enough to impress at any occasion.

The process is a delightful culinary adventure. Picture the fresh aroma of bay leaves mingling with the bright zest of lemon as you prepare your salmon fillet. Not only does this unique method of wrapping the fish keep it moist and flavorful while grilling, but it also makes for a stunning presentation. With the added benefits of being gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, you can enjoy this dish without the worry of dietary restrictions.

Each bite is a burst of flavor; the tender salmon combined with the citrusy notes from the lemon and the fresh herbal essence of bay leaves creates a symphony for your taste buds. With only 422 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that leaves you satisfied but not stuffed. So fire up your grill, and let’s bring a taste of the outdoors to your table with this enchanting recipe!

Ingredients

  • servings kosher salt 
  • ounce bay leaf fresh divided
  •  optional: lemon divided very thinly sliced into rounds,
  • servings olive oil (for drizzling)
  • pound salmon fillet with skin

Equipment

  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Arrange eight 24-inch-long pieces of kitchenstring, side by side and 1 1/2 inches apart, onsurface. Overlap bay leaves atop stringsin rectangle about same size as fish. Topbay leaves with overlapping rows of lemonslices.
  2. Sprinkle fish skin with coarse salt andfreshly ground black pepper; place fish, skinside down, on lemon slices.
  3. Sprinkle fishflesh with coarse salt and pepper; drizzlewith olive oil. Top with overlapping rowsof lemon slices, then bay leaves. Tightlytie strings, securing lemon slices and bayleaves to fish.
  4. Place fish packet in grillingbasket; close basket (basket does not haveto close completely in order to support fish).DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Chillsalmon in basket. Bring to room temperaturebefore grilling.
  5. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).Grill fish in basket until just firm to touchand thermometer inserted into thickestpart registers 135°F, holding basket sidestogether to turn fish, about 20 minutes perside.
  6. Transfer fish to platter, with stringknots up.
  7. Remove strings, bay leaves, andlemons from top side.
  8. Drizzle with oil; serve.
  9. Per serving: 362.19 kcal calories,40.8 % calories from fat,
  10. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories422kcal
Protein32.44%
Fat53.36%
Carbs14.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.19
Glycemic Load
1.35
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
33.700434643289%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
17.3mg
Hesperetin
22.6mg
Naringenin
0.45mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.56mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.41mg
Quercetin
0.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:422.06kcal
21.1%
Fat:25.92g
39.87%
Saturated Fat:3.87g
24.22%
Carbohydrates:15.52g
5.17%
Net Carbohydrates:10.46g
3.8%
Sugar:2.03g
2.25%
Cholesterol:93.55mg
31.18%
Sodium:272.98mg
11.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.45g
70.89%
Vitamin B12:5.41µg
90.15%
Selenium:62.71µg
89.58%
Vitamin B6:1.64mg
82.06%
Vitamin B3:13.66mg
68.32%
Vitamin C:47.87mg
58.03%
Manganese:0.92mg
46.01%
Vitamin B2:0.71mg
41.61%
Phosphorus:365.17mg
36.52%
Iron:6.5mg
36.1%
Vitamin B5:2.98mg
29.84%
Potassium:1001.67mg
28.62%
Vitamin B1:0.42mg
27.85%
Copper:0.5mg
24.98%
Fiber:5.06g
20.26%
Folate:70.57µg
17.64%
Magnesium:68.57mg
17.14%
Vitamin A:743.39IU
14.87%
Vitamin E:2.14mg
14.25%
Calcium:130.39mg
13.04%
Zinc:1.53mg
10.21%
Vitamin K:8.43µg
8.03%
Source:Epicurious