Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce You'll Savor Delightfully

This Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce is a quick, gourmet meal perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 2 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Salmon and Sauce Ingredients

2 fillets Wild-Caught Salmon Fresh is best for optimal taste.
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can be swapped with grapeseed or avocado oil.
1 teaspoon Sea Salt Kosher salt is a fine alternative.
1 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Feel free to use white pepper for a milder effect.
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika works if you prefer less intensity.
½ cup Unsalted Butter Best for flavor control.
2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Dill) Chives or cilantro can be a pleasant substitute.
2 cloves Garlic Roasted garlic can be a sweet alternative.
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Adjust based on your preference.
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh is always optimal.
1 pinch Additional Salt To fine-tune flavor.

Equipment

Grill
Mixing Bowl
spatula
measuring cups
measuring spoons

Method

Cooking Steps

Make Lemon Butter: In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until creamy.
Prepare Salmon: Pat dry the salmon fillets. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high, around 400°F (200°C), and grease the grates.
Grill Salmon: Place fillets skin-side up on grill. Grill for 8 minutes, flip, and grill for 4-6 more minutes.
Serve: Transfer salmon to plates and top with lemon butter. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure salmon is dry before seasoning for the best grilling results. Use a digital thermometer to check for a minimum internal temperature of 145°F.

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