Description
Fresh salmon fillets grilled to perfection and topped with a rich, zesty lemon butter sauce. A healthy and elegant meal ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates using a paper towel and olive oil.
- Place salmon fillets on the grill, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them.
- Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145F.
- While salmon is grilling, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
- Plate the salmon and immediately spoon the lemon butter sauce over the top.