Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsIl Porto RestaurantGrilled Salmon Fillet W. Lemon & Butter Sauce Recipe

Grilled Salmon Fillet W. Lemon & Butter Sauce Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Served w/ pasta or vegetables

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Ingredients

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For the Grilled Salmon Fillet

For the Lemon & Butter Sauce

For Serving

Method

For the Grilled Salmon Fillet

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salmon

    Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Brush both sides of the fillets with olive oil, and sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over each fillet.

  2. 2

    Grill the Salmon

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Grill for about 4-5 minutes, then carefully flip and grill for another 4-5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. During the last minute of grilling, add lemon slices on top of the fillets.

  3. 3

    Add Lemon Juice

    Remove the salmon from the grill and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.

For the Lemon & Butter Sauce

  1. 4

    Make the Sauce

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

  2. 5

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon zest. Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.

For Serving

  1. 6

    Serve the Dish

    Place a serving of pasta or mixed vegetables on each plate. Top with the grilled salmon fillet and drizzle the lemon & butter sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

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