Description
Grilled salmon with garlic-butter sauce is a show-stopping dish that elevates any meal. With its rich, buttery flavor infused with fresh garlic and a hint of lemon, this recipe is perfect for gatherings or intimate dinners. The succulent salmon fillets are grilled to perfection, creating a delightful contrast between the crispy skin and tender meat. Whether served with vibrant salads or roasted vegetables, this dish promises to impress your guests and become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and brush grates with oil.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and stir in minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Remove from heat; mix in lemon juice and herbs.
- Pat salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place salmon skin-side down on the grill; cook for 5-6 minutes per side until flaky.
- During the last minute of grilling, baste each fillet generously with garlic-butter sauce.
- Remove from heat, garnish with extra herbs, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 73mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg