Charcoal-Grilled Salmon with Garlic and Dill Butter

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Succulent salmon fillets grilled over charcoal and finished with a fragrant garlic dill butter for a rich, smoky flavor. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, unsalted butter, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on). Brush both sides with 2 tbsp olive oil, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
  3. Step 3: Prepare charcoal grill for direct medium-high heat (about 425°F). Place salmon skin-side down on the grill grate.
  4. Step 4: Grill salmon for 5-6 minutes without moving, then carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon from grill and immediately dollop 1.5 tbsp garlic dill butter on each fillet, allowing it to melt over the hot fish before serving.

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