Grilled Salmon Recipe
Served with asparagus and lemon butter.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Marinade
Lemon Butter Sauce
Method
Preparation of Salmon and Asparagus
- 1
Marinate the Salmon
In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Place the salmon fillets in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Asparagus
While the salmon is marinating, wash the asparagus under cold water. Trim the woody ends of the asparagus by snapping them off or cutting them with a knife.
Grilling
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F or 190°C).
- 4
- 5
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 6
Prepare the Lemon Butter Sauce
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Set aside.
Serving
- 7
Plate the Dish
Once the salmon and asparagus are cooked, remove them from the grill. Place a salmon fillet on each plate and arrange the grilled asparagus alongside. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus before serving.