This Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce tastes straight out of a fancy restaurant. Cooked on the grill, this recipe creates a beautiful golden crust and delivers zesty, buttery perfection in every bite. So fresh, so flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes!
Delicious, Grilled Lemon Butter Salmon
After making my Best Damn George Foreman Grill Salmon, I knew I had to revisit the grill for another delicious salmon recipe. This time, I focused on creating a dish using basic ingredients to make an easy salmon recipe paired with a rich and creamy lemon butter sauce. Folks, I think I’m in love.
Crispy skin, tender, flaky salmon with a tangy and buttery sauce… what more could you want from a salmon dish? This grilled lemon butter salmon is great for anything, whether it’s quick weeknight dinners or hanging out with friends. I hope you enjoy!
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets: I prefer wild salmon, but use any type of salmon you like.
- Butter: This gets melted to create the delicious buttery lemon sauce.
- Lemon: You’ll need fresh lemon juice and lemon zest for this salmon recipe.
- Garlic: Adds a rich, savory flavor to your dish.
- Salt & black pepper: Essential seasoning to enhance and balance flavors.
- Honey or maple syrup (optional): A touch of honey or maple syrup complements the savory notes.
- Smoked paprika (optional): Brings a smoky, slightly spicy depth.
Preparation
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, black pepper, and (if using) honey and smoked paprika until well combined.
Next, generously brush the lemon butter mixture over the salmon, coating all sides.
Grilling
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Then place the salmon on the grill and cook for 4 minutes.
Flip gently and cook for another 4 minutes or until it reaches the internal temperature of 125°F to 130°F.
Pro Tip
I know it’s tempting, but don’t move the fish while it’s grilling, as this helps prevent sticking.
Serving
Once done cooking, remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
If you’d like, garnish your salmon with fresh herbs and lemon wedges before serving. Enjoy!
Sides for Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce
To complete your meal, try pairing the salmon with some delicious sides! Veggies like Sautéed Green Beans and Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus are always a hit. A Ramen Noodle Salad would also be a tasty addition. For something hearty, go with Roasted Rosemary and Garlic Potatoes or some easy Instant Pot Brown Rice.
Storage & Reheating
Your grilled salmon will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days, but it’s best enjoyed within 1-2 days. To store, let the salmon cool completely before placing it in an airtight container or wrapping it tightly in foil.
When you’re ready to reheat, you can either place it back on the grill for a few minutes or heat it in the oven at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes.
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Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
This Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce is restaurant-worthy but so easy to make! Golden crust, zesty, buttery flavor, and ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon
- ½ cup butter, melted
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, black pepper, and (if using) honey and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Brush the lemon butter mixture generously over the salmon, coating all sides.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the salmon on the grill and cook for 4 minutes.
- Flip gently and cook for another 4 minutes or until it reaches the internal temperature of 125°F to 130°F. Pro tip: Don’t move the fish while it’s grilling; this helps prevent sticking.
- Remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Your grilled salmon will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days, but it’s best enjoyed within 1-2 days. To store, let the salmon cool completely before placing it in an airtight container or wrapping it tightly in foil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Rest time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
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