Description
Grilled salmon with garlic-butter sauce is the perfect summer dish that combines freshness and rich flavors. This easy yet impressive recipe features succulent salmon fillets paired with a luscious garlic-butter sauce, making it an ideal choice for barbecues or cozy dinners at home. With vibrant colors and delightful aromas, it’s sure to be a showstopper at your next gathering. Simple enough for weeknight meals yet elegant enough for special occasions, this dish promises to elevate any dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C) and lightly oil the grates.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill, cooking for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown and easily released from the grill.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Remove from heat, whisk in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Baste salmon with garlic-butter sauce before flipping; cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 112mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg