Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with this mouthwatering Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter Sauce recipe, a quick and elegant dish that’s bursting with fresh, zesty flavor. Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are grilled to tender, smoky perfection, then drizzled with a velvety lime butter sauce infused with garlic, honey, and a pop of cilantro. The lime juice and zest lend a refreshing citrus brightness, while the creamy butter base adds indulgent richness to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy salmon recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, pairing beautifully with sides like steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp garden salad. Healthy, flavorful, and effortlessly impressive, this grilled salmon is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly coat the grates with cooking spray.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with salt and black pepper.
Place the salmon on the grill, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 4-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Remove the salmon from the grill and set aside to rest.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, and honey. Allow the sauce to simmer for 1-2 minutes while stirring to combine all the ingredients.
Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed.
Plate the grilled salmon and drizzle the lime butter sauce generously over each fillet.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a light salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.6 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.8 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 404 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 3206 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 143.1 g | 286% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 183 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.
