Juicy, flaky salmon with a rich, zesty butter sauce — simple, elegant, and restaurant-level at home!
🧾 Description
This dish features perfectly grilled salmon topped with a silky lemon butter sauce. It’s light yet rich, with a balance of smoky char, citrus freshness, and creamy butter flavor 🍋🧈
Perfect for:
Healthy dinners 💪
Quick gourmet meals 🍽️
High-protein diets 🐟
🛒 Ingredients
🐟 Salmon
2–4 salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika or garlic powder
🍋 Lemon Butter Sauce
3 tbsp butter 🧈
2 garlic cloves (minced) 🧄
Juice of 1 lemon 🍋
Zest of ½ lemon
2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) 🌿
Salt & pepper to taste
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🐟 1. Season salmon
Pat salmon dry
Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika
🔥 2. Grill salmon
Heat grill pan or skillet
Cook salmon 3–4 minutes per side
Get a nice golden crust but keep it juicy inside
🧈 3. Make lemon butter sauce
Melt butter in pan
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant
Add lemon juice + zest
Stir in parsley and season
🍽️ 4. Serve
Plate grilled salmon
Pour warm lemon butter sauce on top
Optional sides:
Rice 🍚
Roasted vegetables 🥦
Mashed potatoes 🥔
🔥 Flavor Profile
Buttery 🧈
Fresh citrusy 🍋
Smoky grilled fish 🔥
Light, clean, and rich at the same time
💪 Nutrition (approx. per serving)
Calories: 350–500 kcal
Protein: 35–45g 💪
Fat: 20–30g (healthy omega-3s)
Carbs: very low
