Grilled Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    293 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Grilled Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter

You'll want to stop everything and make this delicious, nutritious Grilled Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and is packed with lemony, garlicky, herby flavor. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Lemon Garlic Butter

  • ½ cup butter at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped herbs
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • Zest of 1 lemon about 1/2 teaspoon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  1. Combine softened butter, herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and salt. Mash with a fork til combined.
  2. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel, then drizzle with olive oil (rub all over with your fingertips) and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill salmon over medium heat for about 8 minutes, flip and grill 4-6 minutes longer.
  4. Remove salmon from heat and immediately top with a scoop of lemon garlic butter and serve as the butter melts. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Herbs: use what you have on hand! I love any combination of dill, parsley, basil, or thyme. 
  • Orzo Recipe: Cook orzo according to package instructions. Toss with a little olive oil, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, some shaved or grated parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 252mg (11%) Potassium 880mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 118IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 252mg 11%
Potassium 880mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 118IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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