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Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter

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Juicy grilled salmon fillets served with bright lemon dill butter and a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce for a restaurant-quality meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and black pepper to taste

Lemon wedges for serving

For the lemon dill butter:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Pinch of salt

For the creamy white sauce:

2 tablespoons butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups milk or half-and-half

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional: pinch of nutmeg or extra lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Grill salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until opaque and flaky.
  4. Prepare lemon dill butter by mixing softened butter, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
  5. For the creamy white sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, and cook until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Whisk in milk gradually until smooth and thickened, then add Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg or zest.
  7. Serve salmon with a pat of lemon dill butter and a drizzle of creamy sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Notes

Salmon is done when it reaches 145°F internally and flakes easily with a fork.

You can make the lemon dill butter up to 5 days ahead or freeze it for longer storage.

For a lighter option, serve salmon with just the lemon dill butter.

If grilling isn’t an option, bake salmon at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.

Pair with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a green salad for a complete meal.

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