Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter
Perfectly seared salmon fillets with a bright lemon butter glaze, crispy skin, and tender flaky flesh. Ready in under 20 minutes for an elegant weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Brush grill grates lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
Step 3
Place salmon skin-side down on the hot grill. Cook for 5–6 minutes without moving, until skin is crispy and releases easily.
Step 4
Flip carefully and cook for another 2–3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F on a meat thermometer.
Step 5
In a small skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic and fresh thyme, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice.
Step 6
Transfer salmon to serving plates and drizzle warm lemon butter over each fillet. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- outdoor grill or grill pan
- meat thermometer
- small skillet
- tongs
- paper towels
- pastry brush
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