Grilled Salmon with Creamy Homemade Sauce
Grilled Salmon with Creamy Homemade Sauce is a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for a family dinner. Seasoned salmon fillets are grilled until tender and slightly charred, then topped with a rich garlic cream sauce made with lemon, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs. It’s easy to prepare, full of flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika optional
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prep the Salmon
- Brush salmon fillets with olive oil. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Grill the Salmon
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until fully cooked and lightly charred.
3. Make the Creamy Sauce
- In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the cream and stir. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chopped herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve
- Place salmon on plates and spoon the warm creamy sauce over the top. Serve with steamed veggies or rice.