Grilled Salmon with Garlic Herb Butter 🐟🔥

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Juicy, smoky, and packed with flavor, this grilled salmon with garlic herb butter is perfect for summer BBQs or quick weeknight dinners. Ready in 15 minutes and tastes like it came from a steakhouse.

Why Grill Salmon?

  • Smoky flavor: The grill adds a char that you can’t get in the oven.
  • Healthy cooking method: Excess fat drips off, keeping it light.
  • Quick: 6-8 minutes per side and you’re done.
  • Meal prep friendly: Tastes great hot or cold.

Ingredients for 4 Servings 🛒

  • 4 salmon fillets, 6oz each, skin-on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 🧈
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced  garlic;
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🥗
  • 1 tsp lemon zest 🍋
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions 🍳

  1. Preheat grill: Heat grill to medium-high, about 400-450°F. Clean and oil the grates so salmon doesn’t stick.
  2. Make garlic herb butter: Mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Prep salmon: Pat fillets dry. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill: Place salmon skin-side down. Grill for 6-8 minutes. Flip carefully and grill 2-3 more minutes until it flakes easily.
  5. Top and serve: Remove from grill and top each fillet with a spoonful of garlic herb butter. Let it melt over the hot fish.

Grilling Tips ⚡

  • Don’t flip too early: Let it release naturally from the grates, usually after 6 minutes.
  • Use skin-on fillets: The skin protects the fish and gets crispy on the grill.
  • Indirect heat option: If flare-ups happen, move salmon to cooler side of grill and close lid.

What to Serve With It 🥗

  • Grilled vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and asparagus
  • Grilled corn on the cob
  • Potato salad or coleslaw
  • Quinoa or couscous salad

Storage 🧊

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on low heat or eat cold over salads. The garlic herb butter also works great on steak and chicken.

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