Description
Grilled Salmon with Mustard-Herb Butter is a quick and impressive dish that elevates your dining experience with minimal effort. This recipe features succulent salmon fillets topped with a rich mustard-herb compound butter, creating a delightful contrast of flavors that is perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners. In just 20 minutes, you can serve up a restaurant-quality meal that highlights the beauty of fresh ingredients and grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
- 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 piece of salmon fillet (or other protein)
- Fish-friendly seasoning of choice
- Grill paper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, Dijon mustard, chives, tarragon, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
- Preheat the grill to 375°F (190°C).
- Place salmon on grill paper and season generously with fish seasoning.
- Grill salmon for about 10 minutes undisturbed.
- Add spoonfuls of the mustard-herb butter on top of the salmon and grill for an additional 10 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach around 130°F (54°C).
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 113mg