Barbecued Salmon with Herb Mayonnaise recipe is so easy and simple to make. Coating salmon with a mixture of mayonnaise and herbs results in an unbelievably moist, buttery fish with all kinds of good flavors. The mayonnaise keeps the salmon moist while barbecuing. I know that you will definitely be making this recipe again and again. The Barbecue Salmon with Herb Mayonnaise is my stand-by for a quick and delicious elegant salmon dish.
For an extra special treat, try making your own homemade blender mayonnaise. Your are probably saying – Why should I make my own mayonnaise. There are two (2) main reasons for making your own mayonnaise – freshness and flavor. Homemade mayonnaise is fast and easy to make in a blender or food processor. It takes less than 5 minutes to make.
More of Linda’s great Salmon Recipes and also How To Select, Buy, and Cook Fish.
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- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds salmon filet
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (light or non-fat)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh-squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon herbs of your choice, freshly-chopped
- Coarse salt and coarsely-ground black pepper to taste
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Preheat barbecue grill. Wash salmon filet and pat dry. Place salmon (skin side down) onto a large piece of aluminum foil.
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In a small bowl, with a wire whisk, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, and herbs until smooth; spread over top of salmon. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
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Place salmon (with aluminum foil) onto hot grill of your barbecue. Cover barbecue with lid, open any vents, and cook 8 to 12 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. (salmon will be slightly opaque in thickest part). During this time the salmon continues to cook (meat temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees after it is removed from the grill) and the juices redistribute.
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Approximately cooking times for salmon:
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1/4 to 1/3-inch - 3 to 4 minutes
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1/2 to 3/4-inch - 4 to 6 minutes
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1 to 1 1/2-inch - 8 to 12 minutes
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Carefully remove salmon from grill and transfer onto serving platter and serve.
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Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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You can learn more or buy yours at: Super-Fast Thermapen Thermometer.