Grilled limoncello salmon is my favorite way to enjoy salmon.
With the warm months fast approaching, we find ourselves using our grill more often and I just love the taste of grilled salmon that has been immersed in a limoncello marinade. The sweet citrus taste of limoncello is a perfect choice for a marinade and it makes the delicate grilled limoncello salmon burst with flavor!
My husband makes his own limoncello from a recipe he got while he was in Italy on business, but you can find limoncello on the store shelves. It's a delightful liqueur to enjoy in a chilled glass on a hot summer afternoon or added to champagne to create a Limoncello Champagne Aperitif for a special occasion.
Why This Recipe Works
- It's flavorful! For this grilled salmon recipe, I mix together olive oil, lemon juice, limoncello, dried rosemary, and salt and pepper and pour it over the top of the salmon fillet before placing it on the grill.
- It's a low carb, single serving meal.
Ingredient Notes
See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- Salmon
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Limoncello
- Dried rosemary, salt, and pepper
How To Make This Recipe
- In a small bowl whisk together ingredients for marinade.
- Pour over salmon.
- Remove the salmon pieces from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook on one side for 8 minutes.
- Turn the salmon over and cook on the other side for an additional 8 minutes.
- Remove salmon from the grill and place on a plate.
Expert Tips
- Consider serving grilled salmon with Roasted Carrots, Rice Pilaf, or Black Eyed Peas.
- Limoncello marinade is also a delightful marinade for tofu and tastes great grilled! The tofu is infused with the sweet limoncello taste and gives it a wonderful flavor.
- We served the grilled limoncello salmon on a simple bed of lettuce. It was tremendously enjoyed as always outside with a glass of sauvignon blanc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are The Health Benefits Of Salmon?
- Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and reduce risk factors for diseases.
- It is a great source of protein and contains minerals that protect bone health and improve thyroid function.
What Kind Of Salmon Should I Use?
I prefer using Alaskan wild salmon for its superior sustainability, nutrition, and taste.
Enjoy!
Grilled Limoncello Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 pound of salmon, cut into pieces about 2-inches wide and 1/2-inch thick
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons limoncello
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill on a high heat.
- Place the salmon pieces in a baking dish and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
- Pour over the salmon.
- Turn the salmon pieces over halfway through marinating time.
- Remove the salmon pieces from the marinade and place on the grill and cook for 8 minutes on one side.
- Turn the salmon over and cook for an additional 8 minutes on the other side.
- Remove salmon from the grill and place on a plate.
- Cover the salmon with foil and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve.
Notes
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.