Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter – Simply Scratch

This Grilled Salmon withLemon Dill Butter is so simple and delicious! Seasoned grilled salmon is topped with a simple lemon dill butter that melts and instantly adds incredible fresh flavor to the tender salmon. This recipe yields 4 servings.

Salmon doesn’t happen often in this household.

Mainly because my husband isn’t so much a fan, like at all. My girls and I LOVE it and would probably eat it at least once a week. Maybe even twice a week… maybe. So whenever we have dinner just the three of us, nine times out of ten salmon is on the menu.

Ant this grilled salmon recipe is SO easy and only calls for a few ingredients. I like to serve it with pearled couscous and grilled asparagus, however you can serve it with just about anything. I listed a few ideas towards the end of this post.

Like any good recipe, it starts with butter.

To Make The Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter You Will Need:

• unsalted butter – Because of the salt in the lemon pepper, I use unsalted butter.
• dill (fresh) – Lends a sweet and grassy flavor with notes of celery and parsley.
• lemon zest – Adds bright citrusy flavor.
• freshly ground black pepper – Adds some subtle bite and flavor.
• salmon – I buy a large (2 to 2-1/2 pound) filet and cut it into 4 large pieces.
• avocado oil – For brushing on the salmon and greasing grill grates.
• lemon pepper seasoning – Adds bright citrusy flavor with a little bite from black pepper. 

Make The Dill Butter:

In a bowl, add 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter into a bowl along with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, the zest of a small lemon and some freshly ground black pepper.

Use a fork to mash and stir until thoroughly combined.

Make The Salmon:

Brush (or spray) both sides oft the salmon. with avocado oil and season the flesh side with lemon pepper.

Clean your outdoor grill grates and rub them with a paper towel that has soaked in a little avocado oil.

Preheat your grill to 450°F.

Once preheated, place the salmon, skin-side down on to the grill grates and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.

Then carefully flip and continue to grill for 5 more minutes or until fully cooked – it should be opaque and flake easily.

NOTE: Sometimes the skin stays intact and sometimes it doesn’t, I honestly think it depends on the spatula you use to turn it. Either way, if the salmon and grill is oiled, the salmon (and skin) shouldn’t stick.

Top each piece of grilled salmon with a desired amount of lemon dill butter and serve the rest on the side.

What to Serve with Grilled Salmon:

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Enjoy! And if you give this Grilled Salmon recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

This recipe was originally posted on August 19, 2013 and has been updated with clear and concise instructions, new photography and helpful information.