STAR-SPANGLED SALMON WITH LEMON HERB BUTTER
Star-Spangled Salmon with Lemon Herb Butter is a festive, healthy dish perfect for patriotic holidays. This tender, flaky salmon is grilled or baked to perfection and topped with a bright, buttery herb sauce that bursts with summer flavor.
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Optional: star-shaped lemon slices or cut-out butter stars for garnish
For the Lemon Herb Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare Lemon Herb Butter:
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter with lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, dill, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Chill in the fridge while preparing salmon.
Preheat Grill or Oven:
- Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if baking.
Season Salmon:
- Pat salmon dry. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
Cook Salmon:
- Grill for 4–5 minutes per side or bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Serve:
- Top each fillet with a dollop of lemon herb butter and garnish with lemon wedges or festive shapes.
Notes
- Star Garnish Tip: Use a mini cutter to make butter or lemon slices into stars for a patriotic touch.
- Foil Pack Option: Wrap salmon in foil with butter for easy cleanup and juicy results.
- Make Ahead: Prepare herb butter a day ahead and store in the fridge or shape into stars and freeze.
- Doneness Tip: Internal temperature of salmon should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with roasted red potatoes and a blueberry spinach salad for a full red, white, and blue meal.