Description
Grilled salmon with garlic-butter sauce is a culinary masterpiece that combines rich flavors and simple preparation. Imagine perfectly charred salmon fillets, tender and juicy, bathed in a luscious garlic-butter sauce that elevates every bite. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also ideal for impressing guests or enjoying an intimate family dinner. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal that will leave everyone raving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and add minced garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- Brush both sides of salmon fillets with olive oil; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon on the grill skin-side down; cook for 6-8 minutes.
- Carefully flip fillets and grill for another 6 minutes until flaky.
- Baste with garlic-butter sauce during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 155mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 108mg