Description
Grilled Salmon with Mustard-Herb Butter is a quick yet sophisticated dish that transforms your backyard into a gourmet restaurant. This easy-to-make recipe features perfectly grilled salmon topped with a zesty mustard-herb butter, creating a delightful interplay of flavors that’s both rich and refreshing. Ideal for summer BBQs, weeknight dinners, or special occasions, this meal not only impresses but also nourishes. Serve it alongside fresh salads, grilled vegetables, or lemon wedges for a well-rounded dining experience that celebrates seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 piece of salmon (or alternative fish)
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
- 1/2 tbsp finely chopped tarragon
- 1 tbsp finely chopped basil
- Fish-friendly seasoning (to taste)
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend the room-temperature butter with Dijon mustard and herbs until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat your grill to 375°F.
- Place salmon on grill paper, season it generously, and grill for about 10 minutes.
- Add mustard-herb butter on top of the salmon and grill for an additional 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 130°F.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of salmon (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg