By Becky Hardin
Published May 6, 2019
Garlic Butter Salmon is a simple and healthy dish you’ll want to be making all summer long! This easy salmon recipe is one of the best and most flavorful. The garlic lemon butter salmon is so light and tasty, and it is just perfect paired with our grilled lemon butter asparagus!
Why We Love This Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe
Salmon is so easy to make, which is just one of the reasons I love it so much! This garlic butter salmon only needs a few minutes of prep, and then a few minutes on the grill. A healthy meal in just 35 minutes! Serve it with grilled asparagus or your favorite side dish to finish it off.
- Easy. This recipe takes just 35 minutes total, and only 10 minutes on the grill.
- Healthy. Salmon is packed with omega-3s and lean protein!
- Flavorful. The lemon garlic butter adds so much flavor to this simple grilled fish.
Variations on Garlic Lemon Butter Salmon
This recipe works great with Arctic Char, pollack, halibut, or cod. Feel free to swap out the butter spray for an olive oil spray, or brush on olive oil or melted butter instead. Just be sure to be liberal with the fat so the fish doesn’t stick!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover garlic butter salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy cold on salads or in wraps, or reheat in a 275°F oven for about 15 minutes, or until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze garlic butter salmon in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 4 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Since you’ve already got the grill out, serve this delicious garlic butter salmon with grilled asparagus , grilled potato wedges , or our favorite mind blowing grilled corn salad !
More Salmon Recipes To Try
- Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
- Bourbon Brown Sugar Salmon
- Lemon Butter Salmon in Parchment
- Air Fryer Salmon
Notes from the Test Kitchen
Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F before consuming. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature at the thickest part of the filet. Salmon cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it.
5-Star Review
“Made this dish tonight and it was a hit, even the little ones said it was the best EVER!! Will definately be making this again!” -Amy
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- ▢ 2 cloves minced garlic
- ▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh rosemary
- ▢ 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets
- ▢ Butter spray (we used I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter)
Video
Instructions
- Preheat the grill and spray a grill pan liberally with butter spray (or nonstick spray).
- In a small bowl or mortar and pestle, combine the garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, salt and pepper. Use the pestle or the end of a small glass to crush the garlic and rosemary into the lemon juice, creating a paste. 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Spread the garlic paste over each piece of salmon, using it all. Allow to chill in the fridge for 20 minutes with the paste over the salmon. 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets
- Remove salmon from the fridge and spray each piece of salmon 4 times with butter spray. Butter spray
- Flip the salmon over so it’s skin side up on the grill pan and spray the bottom of each piece with more butter spray.
- Grill, covered, for 4-5 minutes, then flip each salmon filet. Spray again with butter spray (about 2 sprays per filet) and cover again, cooking for an additional 6-8 minutes.
- Once salmon is fully cooked through (it will be flakey and have an internal temp of at least 145°F), remove it from the grill and serve.
Equipment
- Grill or Indoor Grill Pan
- Mortar and Pestle
Becky’s Tips
- Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F before consuming. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature at the thickest part of the filet. Salmon cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Garlic Butter Salmon Step by Step
Make the Seasoning: Preheat the grill and spray a grill pan liberally with butter spray (or nonstick spray). In a small bowl or mortar and pestle, combine 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of minced rosemary, 1 teaspoon of coarse sea salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Use the pestle or the end of a small glass to crush the garlic and rosemary into the lemon juice, creating a paste.
Season and Chill the Salmon: Spread the garlic paste over 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets, using it all. Allow to chill in the fridge for 20 minutes with the paste over the salmon.
Grill the Salmon: Remove salmon from the fridge and spray each piece of salmon 4 times with butter spray. Flip the salmon over so it’s skin side up on the grill pan and spray the bottom of each piece with more butter spray. Grill, covered, for 4-5 minutes, then flip each salmon filet. Spray again with butter spray (about 2 sprays per filet) and cover again, cooking for an additional 6-8 minutes. Once salmon is fully cooked through (it will be flakey and have an internal temp of at least 145°F), remove it from the grill and serve.
Grilled Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe
Equipment
- Grill or Indoor Grill Pan
- Mortar and Pestle
Ingredients
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets
- Butter spray (we used I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill and spray a grill pan liberally with butter spray (or nonstick spray).
- In a small bowl or mortar and pestle, combine the garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, salt and pepper. Use the pestle or the end of a small glass to crush the garlic and rosemary into the lemon juice, creating a paste. 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Spread the garlic paste over each piece of salmon, using it all. Allow to chill in the fridge for 20 minutes with the paste over the salmon. 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets
- Remove salmon from the fridge and spray each piece of salmon 4 times with butter spray. Butter spray
- Flip the salmon over so it’s skin side up on the grill pan and spray the bottom of each piece with more butter spray.
- Grill, covered, for 4-5 minutes, then flip each salmon filet. Spray again with butter spray (about 2 sprays per filet) and cover again, cooking for an additional 6-8 minutes.
- Once salmon is fully cooked through (it will be flakey and have an internal temp of at least 145°F), remove it from the grill and serve.
Video
Notes
- Salmon should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F before consuming. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature at the thickest part of the filet. Salmon cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
