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Tender Grilled Salmon with Caramelized Lemon Butter

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A quick and easy grilled salmon recipe featuring a rich, tangy caramelized lemon butter sauce that keeps the fish tender and flavorful.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each, skin-on for best grilling results)
  • Unsalted butter (4 tablespoons / 60 grams)
  • Fresh lemons (2 medium, one for caramelizing and one for juice)
  • Garlic cloves (2 cloves, minced)
  • Salt (to taste, preferably kosher or sea salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil (1 tablespoon / 15 ml)
  • Fresh parsley (optional, chopped for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Brush lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)
  2. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high, about 400°F (204°C). Ensure grill grates are clean and oiled. (10 minutes)
  3. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add thin lemon slices and cook gently, turning occasionally, until the butter turns golden and the lemons caramelize slightly—about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic in the last minute to avoid burning. Remove from heat and squeeze in fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine. (7 minutes)
  4. Place salmon skin-side down on the grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving; the skin will crisp up nicely. Flip carefully and grill the other side for 3-4 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork but is still moist inside. (8-10 minutes)
  5. Plate the salmon, spoon the caramelized lemon butter generously over the top, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. (2 minutes)

Notes

If you don’t have a grill, bake salmon at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes and pour caramelized lemon butter on top before serving. Avoid flipping salmon too early to prevent sticking. Use wild-caught salmon for best flavor. Butter can be substituted with plant-based alternatives for dairy-free version, but caramelization flavor will differ.

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Keywords: grilled salmon, caramelized lemon butter, easy salmon recipe, quick dinner, healthy seafood, summer grilling

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