Grilled Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
293 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter
Description
This dish begins by blending softened butter with finely chopped herbs such as dill, parsley, basil, or thyme, minced garlic, lemon zest, and salt to form a compound butter. The salmon fillets are patted dry, drizzled with olive oil, and seasoned generously with salt and black pepper before being grilled over medium heat. They cook for approximately 8 minutes on one side, then are flipped and grilled an additional 4 to 6 minutes depending on thickness, ensuring a tender inside and grilled exterior.
Immediately after removing from the grill, the lemon garlic herb butter is spooned onto the hot salmon, allowing it to melt into the flesh and infuse bright citrus and savory flavors. This method brings a fresh, herbaceous note and creamy texture to the fish, enhancing its natural richness without overpowering.
Grilled salmon pairs well with side dishes like orzo tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, parmesan, and seasoning as suggested, or simple steamed vegetables. The recipe encourages using available herbs, making it adaptable based on pantry staples and preferences.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Lemon Garlic Butter
- ½ cup butter at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons herbs finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- lemon about 1/2 teaspoon, zest of 1
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine softened butter, herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and salt. Mash with a fork til combined.
- 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.
- Grill salmon over medium heat for about 8 minutes, flip and grill 4-6 minutes longer.
- Remove salmon from heat and immediately top with a scoop of lemon garlic butter and serve as the butter melts. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use any combination of fresh herbs you have like dill, parsley, basil, or thyme in the compound butter.
- For a complementary side, cook orzo according to package instructions and toss it with olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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