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Grilled Salmon with Basil-Lime Aioli & Summer Vegetable Medley

This Grilled Salmon with Basil-Lime Aioli & Summer Vegetable Medley is a super way to inaugurate grill season! A lovely and simple way to celebrate fresh vegetables and delicious salmon.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

Basil-Lime Aioli

  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1-2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Lime, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil, finely chopped

Grilled Salmon

  • 4 4 ounce Salmon Filets, skin removed
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Basil, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Chives, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt and Pepper, each

Summer Vegetables

  • 1 Eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 2 Bell Peppers, Red or Green, quartered
  • 2 Zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Lime-Basil Aioli

  • Blend mayonnaise with the garlic, lime zest and juice, and fresh basil. Set aside.

Grilled Salmon

  • Warm a grill over medium-high heat or preheat your gas or charcoal grill.
  • Blend olive oil with herbs and salt and pepper. Brush salmon filets evenly with the mixture.
  • Grill the salmon until just cooked and still pink inside. Set aside.

Grilled Vegetables

  • Place vegetables on grill and cook in batches, turning once until there is a little char on each side, 3-5 minutes for the zucchini and 6-8 minutes for the eggplant and peppers.
  • Set aside and dress with olive oil, basil, and salt and pepper.