Juicy Grilled Salmon with Garlic Butter

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This easy grilled salmon recipe uses simple seasoning and garlic butter for juicy, flaky salmon fillets in about 10 minutes. No marinade needed. Perfect for any grilling level.

·published 2026-04-23

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Servings

['2', '2 4-oz filets']

Total time

15 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

124 kcal

Ingredients (6)

serves

2 (4-ounce) Salmon Fillets (or more as desired)salmon
Salt and Black Pepper (for seasoning the fillets)salt
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butterbutter
3 cloves Garlic (minced)garlic
3-4 sprigs Fresh Dill (or parsley)dill
1 Lemon (optional for garnish)lemon

Instructions (8 steps)

01Pat the SALMON dry and remove any pin bones. Season lightly with SALT and PEPPER, then let it rest at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
02Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F.
03Meanwhile, melt the BUTTER in a small sauce pot over low heat. Stir in the GARLIC and cook just until fragrant, then stir in the FRESH DILL. Reserve half of the garlic butter for serving.
04Brush the salmon all over, including the skin, with the remaining garlic butter.
05Oil the grill grates. Place the salmon flesh-side down on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the salmon releases easily from the grates.

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