Grilled Salmon Recipe
Salmon fillet grilled to perfection, served with lemon butter sauce.
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Ingredients
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Salmon
Lemon Butter Sauce
Method
Grilling the Salmon
- 1
Prepare the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. This helps achieve a better sear when grilling.
- 2
Season the Salmon
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F (190°C).
- 4
Making the Lemon Butter Sauce
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 6
Add Garlic
Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 7
Incorporate Lemon Zest
Stir in the lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Cook for another minute, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Finish with Parsley
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Set aside to cool slightly before serving.