Easy Grilled Salmon in Foil With Lemon-Garlic-Herb Butter

    JR
    JR

    1 month ago

    Cuisine: American
    Categories: Main Dishes, Grilling & Seafood

    This easy grilled salmon recipe features tender fillets cooked in foil, infused with a delicious lemon-garlic-herb butter that elevates the flavor.

    Easy Grilled Salmon in Foil With Lemon-Garlic-Herb Butter recipe - American easy difficulty dish
    healthy
    quick
    summer
    outdoor cooking
    easy

    Difficulty: EASY

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook Time: 20 minutes

    Total Time: 30 minutes

    Serving Size: Serves 4

    Ingredients:

    • 4 salmon fillets
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 4 pieces of aluminum foil, 12x12 inches

    Directions:

    1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
    2. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    3. Place a salmon fillet on each piece of aluminum foil.
    4. Spread the lemon-garlic-herb butter evenly over each salmon fillet.
    5. Fold the aluminum foil to create a sealed packet around each salmon fillet.
    6. Place the foil packets on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
    7. Remove the packets from the grill, carefully open them, and serve the salmon with additional lemon wedges if desired.