Description
A delicious and easy recipe for grilled salmon topped with a zesty lemon herb butter, perfect for summer BBQs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, lemon juice, parsley, dill, and garlic until well combined.
- Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon on the grill, skin-side down, and cook for about 6-8 minutes.
- Carefully flip the salmon and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the grill and top with the lemon herb butter before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh herbs.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the salmon fillets.
- Serve with grilled vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg