Name: Grilled Salmon with Brown Butter Citrus Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless); 1–2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Lemon wedges (for serving); 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Juice of 1/2 orange (or full for sweeter taste); 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional); Salt, to taste; 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Description

Grilled Salmon with Brown Butter Citrus Sauce is a simple yet elegant dish featuring juicy, charred salmon fillets topped with a rich, nutty brown butter sauce infused with fresh citrus. Perfect for any season and quick enough for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)

1–2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Lemon wedges (for serving)

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

1 garlic clove, minced

Zest of 1 lemon

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Juice of 1/2 orange (or full for sweeter taste)

1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)

Salt, to taste

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C). Oil the grates or brush salmon with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Pat salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place on the grill, skin-side down if skin-on, and cook for 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 125–130°F.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 4–5 minutes).
Lower the heat and stir in garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, and honey or maple syrup (if using). Simmer for 30 seconds, season with salt, and stir in parsley.
Plate the grilled salmon and spoon the warm sauce over the top. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra parsley if desired.

Notes

Can be pan-seared or baked if grilling is not an option.

Use grapefruit juice for a more intense citrus flavor.

Add red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.

Dill or basil can replace parsley for different flavor profiles.

Olive oil can substitute butter for a dairy-free version.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
Calories: 420
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 105mg