Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Capital GrilleGrilled Salmon Recipe

Grilled Salmon Recipe

Inspired by The Capital Grille
Time30m
Serves4

Served with a side of asparagus and lemon butter sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Lemon Butter Sauce

Method

Grilling the Salmon

  1. 1

    Prepare the Grill

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Season the Salmon

    Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Grill the Salmon

    Place the salmon fillets on the grill, skin-side down. Grill for about 6-8 minutes, then flip and grill for another 4-6 minutes until cooked through.

Cooking Asparagus

  1. 4

    Prepare the Asparagus

    Trim the ends of the asparagus and rinse under cold water.

  2. 5

    Blanch the Asparagus

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice water to stop cooking.

Making Lemon Butter Sauce

  1. 6

    Melt Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

  2. 7

    Add Ingredients

    Once melted, whisk in lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Place the grilled salmon on a plate with the blanched asparagus beside it. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the salmon and asparagus before serving.

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