Description
This grilled salmon is juicy, flaky, and packed with flavor! Infused with garlic lime butter, it’s an easy and delicious way to enjoy fresh seafood. Perfect for a quick dinner or a summer barbecue!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (8 tbsp)
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed (not pressed)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 lbs salmon fillet, skin-on, cut into 6 portions
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the butter sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add smashed garlic, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in dill and lime juice, then remove from heat.
- Marinate the salmon: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a platter. Spoon ⅓ of the butter sauce over the fillets and brush to coat evenly. Let marinate while preheating the grill.
- Preheat the grill: Heat the grill to medium heat (350°F-400°F). Oil the hot grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the salmon: Place salmon skin-side up on the preheated grill. Cover and cook for 3 minutes undisturbed.
- Flip & cook: Carefully flip the salmon using a spatula and tongs. Brush with another ⅓ of the butter sauce, then cover and grill for 2 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (it will rise to 145°F off the grill).
- Serve: Transfer to a platter and drizzle with the remaining butter sauce. Garnish with fresh dill and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh wild-caught salmon.
- Oil the grates well to prevent sticking.
- Salmon is done when it easily flakes with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz salmon
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg