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Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter and Roasted Asparagus
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, chopped dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, or until tender but still crisp.
- Brush the salmon fillets with the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the preheated grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- During the last minute of grilling, top each salmon fillet with a generous dollop of the lemon dill butter to melt over the top.
- Serve the grilled salmon with the roasted asparagus on the side. Enjoy!
Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter and Roasted Asparagus is a classic dish that combines the rich, flaky texture of salmon with the bright, tangy flavors of lemon and dill. This dish has its roots in the Pacific Northwest, where fresh salmon is abundant and local chefs have perfected the art of grilling it to perfection. The dish gained popularity in the 1980s and has since become a staple on menus at seafood restaurants across the country. The key to a perfect Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter and Roasted Asparagus lies in the quality of the salmon, the freshness of the asparagus, and the balance of flavors in the lemon dill butter. For a truly exceptional version of this dish, head to Seattle, where renowned chefs have elevated it to an art form.
30 min
4
350 calories
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