Garlic Lemon Butter for Grilled Salmon
Elevate your next seafood feast with this irresistible Garlic Lemon Butter for Grilled Salmon, a simple yet flavor-packed recipe that takes your salmon to gourmet levels! Featuring a velvety blend of melted unsalted butter, aromatic minced garlic, and the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, this sauce perfectly complements the smoky richness of grilled salmon. Freshly chopped parsley adds a burst of color and herbaceous notes, while just a pinch of salt and pepper balances the flavors beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy topping is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Drizzle it generously over hot-off-the-grill salmon or serve it as a dipping sauce for a luxurious finishing touch. This recipe is a must-try for lovers of bold, fresh flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh and finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Drizzle the garlic lemon butter generously over freshly grilled salmon before serving. Alternatively, use it as a dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.1 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 116 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
