Sauce For Grilled Salmon 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.

ingredients
  1. 2 tablespoons butter.
  2. 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
  3. 2 garlic cloves, minced.
  4. 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  5. 2 teaspoons soy sauce.
  6. 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper.
  7. 1⁄2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (or ginger powder)

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The Dijon and dry white wine give this sauce a vibrant flavor that pairs well with the richness of grilled salmon.

Total: 30min

Nutrition Facts: calories 464 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 39 g, Saturated Fat 7.9 g, servingSize None, Sodium 458 mg, Sugar None, Trans Fat None, unSaturated Fat None

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 6 salmon fillets (6 oz. each)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves

Instruction:

  1. Prepare a grill for high heat (450° to 550°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 4 seconds). In a small bowl, combine garlic, salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, the oil, and lemon juice. Brush mixture over salmon, then cook, turning once, until done the way you like, about 6 minutes total for medium.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook until starting to brown. Whisk in remaining 1/2 tsp. pepper, the paprika, milk, mustard, wine, and 3 tbsp. water. Cook until simmering, then spoon over salmon and sprinkle with herbs.
  3. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

FAQ

What kind of sauce goes with salmon?

The zesty tang of the lemon, the creamy butter, and the fresh herbs all perfectly complement the light, delicious flavor of a fresh fillet. You’ll find lemon and butter paired with salmon frequently, and for good reason. This sauce is also incredibly simple to put together.

What should I put on top of my salmon?

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.

What store bought sauce goes with salmon?

Brown sugar, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped thyme, salt, freshly cracked pepper, and red pepper flakes are all ingredients in this savory and sweet salmon seasoning.

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