A Favorite Main or Side Dish

Elevate your dining experience with this favorite main dish – Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon. Succulent salmon fillets marinated in a zesty lemon and herb concoction, then grilled to perfection, creating a dish that’s not only visually appealing but also a burst of fresh, vibrant flavor In a bowl, combine fresh lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk the ingredients together to create a well-blended marinade.

Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag.
Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring each fillet is well-coated. Allow the salmon to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat the Grill:

Ingredients

• Olive oil– for sautéing the shallot, spinach, and garlic.
• Shallot– use a large shallot. You can find shallots in the produce section by the garlic.
• Spinach– roughly chopped. Kale would also be good.
• Garlic– lots of garlic for lots of flavor!
• Cannellini beans– use canned white beans. I use cannellini beans, but navy beans or Great northern beans will work too! Drain before using.
• Vegetable broth– simmering the beans in a little broth will add flavor and make them creamy.
• Crushed red pepper flakes– for a little heat.
• Parmesan cheese– stir it in at the end for a boost of flavor and creaminess. If you want the recipe to be vegan or dairy-free, you can use nutritional yeast instead of cheese.
• Fresh lemon juice– to brighten up the dish!

How to Make Creamy White Beans

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shallot and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in the beans and vegetable broth. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The beans will get creamy and thicken. If you want to break up some of the beans with a wooden spoon, you can.
• Stir in the Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast) and lemon juice.
• If the mixture is too thick for your liking, you can add a little extra vegetable broth.

Variations

love how simple this dish is, but if you want to play around, here are some ideas!

• Instead of spinach, use kale.
• Cook chopped up pancetta or bacon with the shallot.
• Add more veggies! Roasted red peppers, mushrooms, or artichoke hearts would be amazing!
• Stir in tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes.
• Add fresh herbs! Rosemary, basil, thyme, or parsley would be a great addition.
• Instead of Parmesan cheese, use nutritional yeast for a vegan and dairy-free version.
• Stir in a splash of heavy cream, half and half, or even coconut milk!
• Add a tablespoon or two of basil pesto.