Paleo Grilled Salmon with Herb Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Paleo Grilled Salmon with Herb Butter—a flavorful, healthy recipe that's perfect for grill lovers and health-conscious cooks alike. Featuring tender salmon fillets brushed with olive oil, brightened with fresh lemon juice, and seasoned to perfection, this dish is a celebration of simple yet impactful flavors. The star of the recipe is a luscious homemade herb butter crafted from ghee, fresh parsley, dill, chives, and minced garlic, which melts beautifully over the salmon as it grills, infusing each bite with irresistible richness. Quick to prepare in just under 30 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe is ideal for anyone following the Paleo diet or simply looking for a nutritious meal that's packed with omega-3s and bold flavors. Serve with a wedge of lemon and Paleo-friendly sides like roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a complete, wholesome experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons ghee
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet with olive oil on both sides.
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half over the salmon fillets. Reserve the other half for serving.
Season the salmon fillets with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder evenly.
To make the herb butter, in a small bowl, combine the ghee, finely chopped parsley, dill, chives, and minced garlic. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Place the salmon fillets on the preheated grill, skin side down. Grill for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is opaque in color and easily flakes with a fork.
In the last minute of grilling, spoon a tablespoon of the herb butter mixture over each salmon fillet, allowing it to melt and coat the salmon.
Once cooked, remove the salmon from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Serve the grilled salmon with an additional dollop of herb butter on top and a wedge of lemon on the side. Pair with your favorite Paleo-friendly sides like roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.3 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.4 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 2890 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 105.4 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 218 mg | 5% | |
*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.
