Lemon & Dill Compound Butter Grilled Salmon

Name: Lemon & Dill Compound Butter Grilled Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Compound Butter; 1 Half Stick (1/4 cup) Land O Lakes® Butter softened; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; Salmon; 1 pound (1-inch-thick) fresh salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Lemon slices, as desired

A flavorful compound butter of fresh dill and citrusy lemon perfectly seasons salmon fillets wrapped in foil and grilled. The compound butter can be made ahead to ensure a quick summer dinner.

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10 min

Prep Time

1 hr 25 min

Total Time

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Ingredients

Compound Butter

1 Half Stick (1/4 cup) Land O Lakes® Butter, softened

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

Salmon

1 pound (1-inch-thick) fresh salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces

¹/₄ teaspoon salt

¹/₈ teaspoon pepper

Lemon slices, as desired

How to make

STEP 1

Combine all compound butter ingredients; roll in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
STEP 2

Heat gas grill to medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
STEP 3

Cut 2 (18x12-inch) pieces heavy-duty aluminum foil. Fold sheets together to create 18-inch-long packet. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Lay salmon pieces, skin-side down, into middle of foil. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper.
STEP 4

Place one-fourth (about 2 tablespoons) of compound butter on top of each salmon piece. Bring long sides of aluminum foil together; seal top and sides of packet.
STEP 5

Place foil packet onto grill. Cover; grill packet 11-13 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
STEP 6

Place lemon slices and additional fresh dill on top of salmon for serving. Serve immediately.

Tip #1

These salmon packets also be baked at 400°F for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.

270 Calories

19 Fat (g)

95 Cholesterol (mg)

290 Sodium (mg)

1 Carbohydrates (g)

0 Dietary Fiber

23 Protein (g)

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