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A perfectly cooked salmon fillet with a glaze, served with broccoli, cauliflower, lime wedges, and dipping sauce. A great example of 12-ingredient salmon recipes.

12-Ingredient Salmon Recipes (No Fuss)

This recipe offers a simple and quick way to prepare delicious salmon, perfect for busy individuals and families. It focuses on minimal ingredients and straightforward cooking methods, making healthy eating accessible and enjoyable.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: General
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 2 salmon fillets skin on
  • to taste fine sea salt
  • to taste olive oil
For Serving
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 2 tsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 lemon quarters

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Shallow roasting tin
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Rinse the salmon fillets and pat them dry. Season generously all over with sea salt.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium heat (250C).
  3. Brush the fillets with olive oil on all sides. Place them skin side up in a shallow roasting tin.
  4. When the grill is hot, place the tray underneath it and grill for 5 minutes. Turn the salmon over and grill on the other side for 5 minutes again.
  5. In the meantime, stir the sweet chilli sauce with mayo in a small bowl.
  6. Serve the salmon with the chilli mayo and lemon quarters.

Notes

This recipe is designed for simplicity and speed, using common pantry staples. The grilled salmon is flavorful on its own, but the chili mayo adds a nice creamy and spicy contrast. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.

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