Description
This Grilled Salmon with Garlic Lime Butter recipe offers a flavorful and healthy way to enjoy fresh salmon. The salmon fillets are marinated in a zesty garlic and lime mixture, then grilled to perfection and brushed with a rich garlic lime butter for a delicious finish. Perfect for a quick and elegant meal, this dish serves four and takes just 25 minutes to prepare and cook.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon Marinade
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Lime Butter
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the fillets, ensuring they are well coated. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Make the garlic lime butter: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat the grill: Heat the grill to medium-high. Ensure the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Grill the salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Grill for 4-6 minutes until the skin is crisp and the fish is cooked halfway through. Carefully flip the fillets and grill for another 3-5 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Apply garlic lime butter: During the last minute of grilling, brush the garlic lime butter generously over the top of the salmon fillets to enhance flavor and add richness.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the grill and transfer to serving plates. Garnish with lime zest and fresh parsley or cilantro if desired. Serve immediately while hot and juicy.
Notes
- Marinate the salmon for longer (up to 1 hour) for more intense flavor, but avoid exceeding 2 hours as the acidity from the lime might begin to ‘cook’ the fish.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the salmon under a broiler or in a hot cast-iron skillet on the stovetop.
- Use fresh lime juice and fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Make sure to oil the grill grates to prevent the salmon from sticking and breaking apart.
- Leftover garlic lime butter can be stored in the refrigerator and used as a flavorful spread for bread or vegetables.
