Grilled Salmon with Greens

Simply seasoned salmon fillets grilled to flaky perfection over a bed of garlicky sautéed greens, brightened with a squeeze of lemon. A fast, omega-3-rich dinner that feels restaurant-worthy with minimal effort.

By YumYum Editorial · Healthy & Wellness

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin-on
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1 lemon, half juiced and half sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 8 cups mixed greens (chard, kale, or spinach), stemmed and chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

1. Pat the salmon fillets dry and rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
3. Grill the salmon skin-side down for 5-6 minutes, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until it flakes easily and reaches 125-130°F (52-54°C) internally.
4. While the salmon grills, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the mixed greens in batches, tossing until wilted, about 4-5 minutes, then season with the remaining salt and pepper.
6. Squeeze the lemon juice over the wilted greens and toss to combine.
7. Divide the sautéed greens among plates, top with a grilled salmon fillet, and scatter toasted pine nuts over the top.
8. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.