Description
This elegant grilled salmon recipe features perfectly cooked fillets topped with a vibrant lemon butter sauce that adds a zesty richness. Simple to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for a light yet fancy date night dinner, complemented perfectly by grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish and Sides
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Asparagus or your choice of vegetables for grilling
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Set your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough for cooking the salmon evenly without sticking.
- Prepare the Salmon: Brush both salmon fillets with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and prevent sticking.
- Grill the Salmon: Place the fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Make the Lemon Butter Sauce: While the salmon cooks, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, and zest. Stir continuously and cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is aromatic and well combined.
- Serve: Drizzle the grilled salmon with the lemon butter sauce and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve alongside grilled asparagus or vegetables of your choice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Using fresh lemon zest and juice gives the sauce a bright, authentic flavor.
- Ensure the grill is properly preheated to prevent the salmon from sticking.
- Feel free to double the lemon butter sauce—it’s excellent for dipping bread or drizzling on vegetables.
- You can substitute asparagus with other grill-friendly vegetables such as zucchini or bell peppers.
- For best results, use wild-caught salmon fillets.
