Description
This grilled salmon recipe features perfectly cooked salmon fillets seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then topped with a fragrant lemon garlic butter sauce. Served alongside grilled asparagus or your favorite vegetables, it makes for a healthy, flavorful dinner that’s easy to prepare and full of fresh, zesty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Seasoning
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish and Sides
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Asparagus or your choice of vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high temperature to ensure the salmon cooks evenly without sticking.
- Prepare the salmon: Brush each salmon fillet with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper for balanced flavor.
- Grill the salmon: Place salmon fillets on the grill skin side down and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Make lemon garlic butter sauce: While the salmon grills, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned.
- Serve: Drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce over the grilled salmon. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve alongside grilled asparagus or your choice of vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ensure your grill is clean and oiled to prevent sticking.
- Do not overcook the salmon; it should remain moist and flaky.
- The lemon butter sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- For a smokier flavor, add wood chips to your grill.
- Asparagus can be seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper and grilled simultaneously with the salmon.
