Grilled Salmon with Dill Sauce

Name: Grilled Salmon with Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings (3/4 cup sauce).
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each); SAUCE:; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt; 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 1 green onion, chopped; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; 1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed

With its rich, fresh flavors, this fabulous recipe is perfect for an elegant meal or a family dinner. I’ll even use my grill in the middle of a cold Connecticut winter just to prepare it! —Chris Otis, New Canaan, Connecticut

Ingredients

1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
SAUCE:
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 green onion, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the ginger, cilantro, salt, pepper and cayenne; rub over fillets. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on rack. Grill, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 235 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Grilled Salmon with Dill Sauce in Light & Tasty June/July 2007