Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter
A vibrant, easy grilled salmon recipe with zesty lemon butter. It’s flavorful, flaky, and perfect for healthy weeknight meals or elegant entertaining.
Equipment
- Grill or grill pan
- - Saucepan
- - Tongs or spatula
- Fish thermometer (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lemon sliced
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill and oil the grates.
- Brush salmon with oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Grill lemon slices, then place salmon on top. Cook 4–5 mins per side.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic 1 min, add lemon juice and parsley.
- Drizzle sauce over grilled salmon. Serve hot.
Notes
Use wild-caught salmon for best flavor
Sauce can be made ahead and reheated
Avoid flipping salmon too early to prevent sticking