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Herb Grilled Salmon is a perfect combination of tender salmon fillets seared to perfection with a blend of Italian herbs and garlic. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in 20 minutes making it a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Salmon filets cooked in a skillet and lemon slices.

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Why this recipe works

This salmon recipe is crispy on the outside while tender and flaky on the inside. Searing it in a hot pan allows the skin to get crispy. If you prefer a grilled salmon with smoky flavor try my Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon.

Ingredients needed

Ingredients Notes

Salmon: Atlantic or wild-caught salmon with the skin on.
Butter: I use unsalted, if you use salted you may want to leave out the salt in the herb butter.
Garlic: Fresh garlic cloves.
Italian seasoning: I like to use dried for this.
lemon: Fresh lemon juice and zest really brightens up the dish.
Parsley: I recommend using fresh parsley here.

How to make herb salmon

Butter ingredients in a bowl and mixed then placed on a piece of plastic wrap.

Step 1: In a small bowl add the herb butter ingredients and mix until combined.
Step 2: Place the garlic herb butter on a piece of plastic wrap.

Herb butter rolled up into a log and wrapped in plastic wrap. Salmon filets placed on a cutting board.

Step 3: Roll the plastic wrap around the butter and mold it into a roll and chill.
Step 4: Place the salmon on a cutting board and pat dry with a paper towel, rub a little olive oil over the top, and season.

Seasoned salmon filets placed into a hot skillet then flipped.

Step 5: Heat a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat and place salmon fillets skin-side up.
Step 6: Gently flip the salmon filets and cook until done, add a slice of lemon garlic butter on top of the salmon and serve with lemon wedges.

A spatula picking up a salmon filet out of a skillet.

Recipe Tips

The best pan is a cast-iron skillet or stainless steel pan as it conducts heat evenly. A nonstick skillet will work too but it doesn't get as hot so the skin won't get as crispy.
I recommend using a fish spatula, not only is it great for fish but you can use it on my Southern Hoe Cakes, One Pot Green Beans, and Potatoes.
Once you place the salmon in a hot skillet don't touch it, or you won't get that crispy skin.

Salmon filet placed on a plate with rice and asparagus.

Recipe Faq's

How do I know when the salmon is done?

I highly recommend getting a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the salmon. Cooking salmon until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for well done or 125 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit in the center for medium-cooked salmon.

How do I store salmon?

Store any leftovers in an air-tight container and place them in the refrigerator for 3 days.

What to do with leftover salmon

I love to have some salmon flakes with scrambled eggs for breakfast. Or it would be delicious on top of my Open Faced Breakfast Sandwiches.

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Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon Recipe

Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon is a perfect combination of tender salmon fillets seared to perfection with a blend of Italian herbs and garlic. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in 20 minutes making it a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

Herb Butter

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt

For the salmon

4-6 ounce salmon filets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2-3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley chopped
Lemon slices

Instructions

In a small bowl mix the butter, parsley, garlic, lemon zest and salt until combined.
Place the butter mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and roll and twist the ends, chill in the freezer for 3-5 minutes.
Pat dry the salmon filets with a paper towel and season the filets with salt and Italian seasonings evenly.
Heat a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Place the salmon flesh side down into the skillet, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Gently flip the salmon filets and place a slice of the herb butter on top of the salmon to melt cook another 2-3 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees.
Serve with extra herb butter, fresh chopped parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

Atlantic or wild-caught salmon with the skin on.

The best pan is a cast-iron skillet or stainless steel pan as it conducts heat evenly. A nonstick skillet will work too but it doesn't get as hot so the skin won't get as crispy.

Use a meat thermometer to know when the salmon has reached 125-130 degrees for medium or 145 degrees for well done.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 622Total Fat 51gSaturated Fat 19gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 28gCholesterol 168mgSodium 687mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 38g

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