Description
Grilled Salmon with Garlic-Butter Sauce is a culinary delight that transforms any meal into a festive occasion. This dish features perfectly grilled salmon fillets, drizzled with a rich garlic-butter sauce that enhances the fish’s natural flavors. With fresh ingredients and simple techniques, you can impress your family and friends without breaking a sweat. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) Fresh Salmon Fillets
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter until bubbly; add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place fillets skin-side down on the grill, cooking for 6-8 minutes without moving.
- Carefully flip the salmon and brush with garlic-butter sauce; grill for an additional 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Transfer to a platter, drizzle with remaining sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting garlic with shallots or incorporating herbs like dill. A drizzle of honey can enhance the sweetness of the salmon.