Grilled Salmon with a Creamy Tartar Sauce
Elevate your next seafood dinner with this irresistible Grilled Salmon with a Creamy Tartar Sauce. Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are brushed with a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and paprika, then grilled to tender, flaky perfection. The star companion is a homemade tartar sauce, featuring tangy dill pickles, bright lemon zest, briny capers, and aromatic fresh dill for a burst of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or laid-back weekend barbecues. Pair it with your favorite side dishes, like roasted veggies or a crisp green salad, for a complete, restaurant-worthy meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon (chopped) capers
- 1 tablespoon (chopped) fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon (minced) shallot
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the mixture evenly over the salmon fillets on both sides.
Place the salmon fillets on the grill, skin-side down if they have skin, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is grilling, prepare the creamy tartar sauce. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, fresh dill, minced shallot, and lemon zest. Stir well to combine.
Taste the tartar sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding a pinch of salt or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 1-2 minutes.
Serve the grilled salmon hot with a generous dollop of creamy tartar sauce on the side. Garnish with fresh dill or a slice of lemon for extra flair.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.0 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 2326 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 143.1 g | 286% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 4% | |
*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.
