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Grilled salmon fillet served with creamy herb sauce on a white plate

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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

1. Prep the Salmon
  1. Brush salmon fillets with olive oil. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Grill the Salmon
  1. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. 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
  1. In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the cream and stir. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chopped herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve
  1. Place salmon on plates and spoon the warm creamy sauce over the top. Serve with steamed veggies or rice.