Grilled Salmon with Garlic Lime Butter Recipe
This Grilled Salmon recipe with Garlic Lime Butter offers a flavorful and healthy meal perfect for a quick dinner. Fresh salmon fillets are marinated in a rich garlic, dill, and lime butter sauce, then expertly grilled to juicy perfection. The citrusy butter enhances the natural flavors of the salmon, making it a crowd-pleasing dish in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (8 Tbsp)
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed, not pressed)
- 2 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 2 Tbsp dill (chopped, plus more for garnish)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Salmon
- 2 lbs salmon fillet (skin-on, cut into 6 portions)
- Oil (for greasing grill grates)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic lime butter sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Add 4 smashed garlic cloves along with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chopped dill and 2 tablespoons lime juice, then immediately remove the sauce from heat to prevent burning.
- Marinate the salmon: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a platter. Spoon a third of the garlic lime butter sauce over the top of the fillets and use a brush to evenly coat the salmon. Let the salmon marinate briefly while the grill is preheating.
- Preheat and prepare grill: Heat your grill to medium heat, around 350˚F to 400˚F. Oil the grill grates well to prevent sticking.
- Grill the salmon first side: Place the salmon skin-side up onto the hot grill grates. Cover and cook undisturbed for approximately 3 minutes.
- Flip and finish grilling: Carefully flip the salmon over using a spatula and tongs. Brush another third of the butter sauce over the cooked side. Cover and continue to grill for an additional 2 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140˚F (it will continue to rise to about 145˚F after removal from the grill).
- Serve: Transfer the salmon to a serving platter. Warm the remaining butter sauce if it has solidified and drizzle over the top. Garnish with fresh dill and serve alongside lime wedges for squeezing over the salmon.
Notes
- Ensure to oil the grill grates thoroughly to prevent the salmon from sticking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; salmon is best at an internal temp of 145˚F.
- You can substitute dried dill if fresh is unavailable, but use about one-third the amount.
- Letting the salmon marinate in the butter sauce enhances flavor but avoid leaving it too long as the lime juice can start to ‘cook’ the fish.
- If you prefer, this recipe can be made on a stovetop grill pan following similar steps.