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Grilled Garlic Butter Salmon

This grilled garlic butter salmon is tender and flaky inside with a beautifully seasoned exterior and a rich finish of warm garlic lemon butter. Smoked paprika, garlic, green onions, and fresh lemon give this easy seafood dinner plenty of flavor in just over 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large salmon fillet, about 2 lb
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Equipment

  • Outdoor grill
  • Grill brush For cleaning the grill grates
  • pastry brush For brushing the salmon with olive oil
  • Small mixing bowl For mixing the garlic butter
  • Fish spatula For transferring the grilled salmon
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium high heat, about 400°F. Clean and lightly oil the grill grates to help prevent the salmon from sticking.
  3. Place the salmon skin side down on the grill. Close the lid and cook for about 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon is tender and flakes easily.
  4. Combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Stir until well blended.
  5. Transfer the grilled salmon to a serving dish. Spoon the warm garlic butter generously over the salmon and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
  6. Let the grilled salmon rest for a few minutes before serving. Spoon any extra garlic butter from the dish over each portion for even more flavor.

Notes

Pat the salmon dry before seasoning so it grills more evenly and develops better texture.
Clean and lightly oil the grill grates before adding the salmon to help prevent sticking.
Grill the salmon skin side down with the lid closed for even cooking.
Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon fillet.
Combine the melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice while the salmon cooks so it is ready to spoon over immediately.
Let the grilled salmon rest for a few minutes before serving.
Spoon any extra garlic butter from the serving dish over individual portions.