Grilled Pacific Northwest Salmon with Cedar-Infused Herb Butter

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A flavorful grilled salmon dish inspired by West Seattle’s coastal vibe, featuring cedar-smoked notes and fresh herbs in a rich butter sauce. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, unsalted butter, fresh dill 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F). Brush 4 salmon fillets with 1 tbsp olive oil and season evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt 6 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped dill, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Cook gently for 2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: Place the soaked cedar plank on the grill grates and heat for 3 minutes until it begins to smoke. Lay the salmon fillets skin-side down on the plank, close the grill lid, and cook for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from the grill and spoon the warm herb butter over each fillet before serving, allowing the smoky, buttery flavors to meld.

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