Grilled Salmon Sauce Recipe

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This grilled salmon with lemon garlic sauce is full of Omega 3s and ready in under 30 minutes, pleasing any palate.

Our vacation just so happened to be in May, right as the wild sockeye season was in full swing, and that’s when my husband and I first discovered wild sockeye salmon years ago when we were dating.

Sauce
  1. 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots.
  2. 1/4 cup dry white wine.
  3. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
  4. 6 tablespoons cold butter.
  5. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill.
  6. 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives.
  7. 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

Salmon with Garlic Butter Sauce | SAM THE COOKING GUY

Grilled Salmon with Lemon Garlic Sauce 🔗

Loaded with Omega 3's and ready in under 30 minutes, this grilled salmon with lemon garlic sauce is sure to please any palette.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 302 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Protein 30.4 g, Fat 18.9 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 634 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 20 oz salmon (cut in 3-4 oz filets)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1 zest and juice of lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instruction:

  1. Pre-heat a grill (or grill pan) on high heat.
  2. Season flesh side of the salmon with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  3. When grill is hot, spray with non-stick grilling spray.
  4. Place salmon on the grill and cook about 5-6 minutes per side until you reach your desired level of doneness. (I like mine a little pink, especially when it’s high quality sockeye.)
  5. While fish is cooking, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice/zest, parsley, salt and pepper.
  6. Drizzle sauce over the fish before serving.

FAQ

What can I add to salmon for flavor?

The best side dishes for salmon are lemon butter pasta, coconut rice, sautéed garlic green beans, lemon kale salad, mashed red potatoes, cacio e pepe, and cilantro lime rice.

How does Gordon Ramsay grilled salmon?

The following spices are the best to sprinkle on top of salmon: Cajun seasoning; curry spices; cumin and smoked hot paprika; classic salt and pepper with aromatic herbs and lemon; sweet and spicy flavor punch; subtle garam masala rub; garlic marinade; honey and soy marinade.

What store bought sauce goes with salmon?

Salmon-friendly sauces include creamy lemon garlic butter sauce, honey mustard sauce, tomatillo salsa verde, creamy yogurt dill sauce, white wine sauce, miso glaze, sweet and sour sauce, sweet and sour sauce, and teriyaki sauce.

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