Grilled Salmon with Garlic Lime Butter
This Grilled Salmon with Garlic Lime Butter is fresh, zesty, and buttery — a quick, healthy dinner that’s full of bright citrus flavor and perfect for summer grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and brush with olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped herbs. Set aside.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- During the last minute of grilling, brush the salmon generously with the garlic lime butter.
- Remove salmon from the grill and drizzle with any remaining garlic lime butter before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh wild-caught salmon for the best flavor.
- This recipe works great on a stovetop grill pan too.
- Serve with rice, veggies, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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