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Mesquite Salmon

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jeri Kilpatrick

Tested by Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

Mesquite wood chips give this fish dish a smoky flavor. If using a charcoal grill, add wood chips directly to the coals. If using a gas grill, wrap the chips in a foil pouch; poke several holes in the pouch and place it on the rock grate. —Jeri Kilpatrick, Hoodsport, Washington

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Mesquite Salmon

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Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 15 min
Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups soaked mesquite wood chips
  • 1 salmon fillet (1-1/2 pounds)
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the first eight ingredients. Add wood chips to grill according to manufacturer's directions.
  2. Place salmon on oiled grill rack, skin side down. Grill, covered, over medium heat 7 minutes. Spoon mayonnaise mixture over salmon. Grill, covered, 7-10 minutes longer or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 493 calories, 38g fat (6g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein.

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