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Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce – A Classy Dish for Dad

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Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce is a flavorful dish that transforms a simple meal into a gourmet experience. This recipe features succulent salmon fillets grilled to perfection and topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce, making it an ideal choice for special occasions like Father’s Day or casual weeknight dinners. Quick to prepare and easy to follow, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2

Ingredients

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  • 2 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked pepper
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice and zest; simmer gently.
  4. Grill the salmon skin-side down for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through and flaky.
  5. Serve the salmon drizzled with lemon butter sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.
  • Author: James
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg