Grilled Salmon with Herb Butter
Grilled salmon is a classic summer dish that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe for grilled salmon with herb butter is especially delicious, thanks to the flavorful herb butter that melts over the salmon as it cooks.
Salmon is a fatty fish that's rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for human health. It's also a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Salmon can be cooked in a variety of ways, but grilling is one of the best methods because it allows the salmon to cook evenly and develop a nice, crispy skin. This recipe for grilled salmon with herb butter is inspired by the classic French dish, beurre maître d'hôtel. Beurre maître d'hôtel is a compound butter made with parsley, chives, and lemon juice. It's typically served with grilled or roasted meats, but it's also delicious on grilled salmon. The herb butter in this recipe is made with parsley, dill, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. The parsley and dill add a fresh, herbaceous flavor to the butter, while the lemon zest adds a bit of brightness. The salt and pepper help to balance out the flavors. To make the herb butter, simply combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix until well combined. Then, spread the herb butter evenly over the salmon fillet and place it on the grill. Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the fish, resulting in a more tender and flavorful salmon.
Grilled Salmon with Herb Butter Grilled Salmon with Herb Butter Grilled Salmon with Herb Butter Grilled Salmon with Herb Butter
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 pound salmon fillet, skin on
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley, dill, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the herb butter evenly over the salmon fillet.
  4. Place the salmon fillet on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  5. Remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Why It Works
  • Grilling the salmon over medium-high heat allows the salmon to cook evenly and develop a nice, crispy skin.
  • The herb butter melts over the salmon as it cooks, infusing the fish with flavor.
  • The parsley, dill, and chives add a fresh, herbaceous flavor to the butter.
  • The lemon zest adds a bit of brightness to the butter.
  • The salt and pepper help to balance out the flavors.