Description
Grilled Salmon Recipe with Garlic Lime Butter is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer with its zesty flavor. The combination of succulent salmon and a rich garlic lime butter sauce creates an unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect for family dinners or outdoor gatherings, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also packed with nutrition. Each bite transports you to a tropical paradise, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon fillet (skin-on, cut into 6 portions)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 2 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 2 Tbsp chopped dill
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add smashed garlic, salt, and pepper; simmer for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in dill and lime juice, then remove from heat.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a platter, brush with one-third of the garlic lime butter, and marinate while preheating the grill.
- Heat the grill to medium (350°F to 400°F) and oil the grates.
- Grill salmon skin-side up for about 3 minutes, then flip carefully and brush with more butter. Cook for another 2 minutes until internal temperature reaches 140°F.
- Serve on a platter drizzled with remaining butter sauce and garnish with fresh dill and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg