Easy Lemon Grilled Salmon

This Easy Lemon Grilled Salmon is juicy, flaky, and full of bright lemon garlic flavor, finished with a simple herb butter. It is a healthy, family friendly grilled salmon recipe ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights or summer dinners.

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Course: Courses: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Inspired

Keyword: easy grilled salmon recipe, healthy grilled salmon, lemon garlic salmon, lemon grilled salmon, Weeknight Dinner

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Marinating Time: 15

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 420kcal

Equipment

1 Gas or charcoal grill Preheat fully and oil grates well to prevent sticking
1 Wide fish spatula Helps flip delicate salmon easily
1 Medium mixing bowl Used for whisking the marinade
1 Instant read thermometer Salmon is done at 145 degrees Fahrenheit
1 Basting brush Used for applying marinade during grilling

Ingredients

4 fillets salmon About 6 ounces each, skin on or skinless
2 tablespoons olive oil
to taste salt and black pepper
¼ cup fresh lemon juice About 2 lemons
2 tablespoons lemon zest
4 cloves garlic Minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary Chopped
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey Optional
4 tablespoons butter Softened
1 tablespoon fresh parsley Chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic Minced
pinch salt
Lemon wedges For serving
Fresh herbs for garnish
Grilled vegetables or asparagus Optional serving suggestion

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, olive oil, and honey to make the marinade.
Place the salmon in a shallow dish and pour half the marinade over it. Let sit for 15–30 minutes. Reserve the remaining marinade.
Mix softened butter with parsley, lemon zest, garlic, and a pinch of salt to make herb butter. Set aside.
Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F) and oil grates well to prevent sticking.
Pat salmon dry. Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill 3–5 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred.
Brush salmon with reserved marinade and top with herb butter during the last minute of grilling. Cook until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Let salmon rest for 2 minutes. Serve warm with lemon wedges, fresh herbs, and optional grilled vegetables.

Notes

For foil grilling, place salmon on heavy duty foil and grill 10 to 12 minutes without flipping.
Swap herbs with dill or basil if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Delicious cold on salads or flaked into grain bowls.
A perfect recipe for teaching kids confidence and patience in the kitchen.

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