Grilled Barbecued Salmon with Buttery Baste
Fire up the grill and tantalize your taste buds with this Grilled Barbecued Salmon with Buttery Baste, the perfect blend of smoky, tangy, and rich flavors. This quick and easy recipe features succulent, skin-on salmon fillets brushed with a homemade barbecue glaze infused with brown sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic for a spicy-sweet kick. To elevate the dish, a luscious buttery baste made with fresh lemon juice and olive oil is applied in the final minutes of grilling, ensuring the fillets are moist and packed with flavor. With its golden caramelized exterior and flaky, tender interior, this salmon pairs beautifully with a garnish of fresh parsley and a squeeze of zesty lemon. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it's a show-stopping main course perfect for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F-400°F). If using a charcoal grill, ensure the coals are evenly distributed.
In a small bowl, stir together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and minced garlic. Set this barbecue glaze aside.
In another bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the buttery baste. Set aside.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the preheated grill. Close the grill lid and cook for 4-5 minutes. Do not move the salmon to allow a nice sear to develop.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets using a wide spatula. Brush the flesh side with a generous layer of the barbecue glaze. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
During the last minute of grilling, brush the fillets with the buttery baste for added moisture and flavor.
Remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve the grilled barbecued salmon with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over, and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 138 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1309 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.5 mcg | 113% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1075 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
