Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon
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This Copycat Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon is tender, flaky, and perfectly seared for that restaurant-style char. It’s topped with a luscious garlic herb butter that melts right into the fish for a rich, flavorful finish you’ll crave!
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Well – it’s called “grilled” salmon but this salmon recipe is not actually made on a grill! They make it on the flat top (like a Blackstone) so you can make it in a pan and you’ll be cooking just like the Olive Garden!
Olive Garden Salmon Ingredients
Herbed butter and salmon are perfect together and these simple ingredients make for a very quick and easy weeknight meal! (It’s also perfect with the Longhorn Broccoli!)
- Butter – I prefer salted butter anytime I’m making a savory recipe but feel free to use unsalted butter
- Fresh Italian Parsley – for this one – FRESH is necessary and be sure to get Italian and not curly – the curly has no flavor
- Lemon – we’ll use the zest in the butter
- Garlic – use fresh garlic for this one too – it’s a major component so you need that burst of fresh flavor and scent
- Salmon – use the freshest salmon you can get – I like the brighter, more”red” salmon
- Seasonings – Olive Oil, Italian Herbs Seasoning, Salt & Pepper
Make it Quicker & Easier
Sometimes we all need a short cut – here are a couple of ideas to make this very simple recipe for salmon even a little simpler!
- Herbed Butter – you can buy a premixed herbed butter to save time
- Faster Butter – throw it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes if you are short on time
- Baked – if you’re a little worried about overcooking or burning the salmon filets in your skillet, put it on a rimmed baking sheet into the oven and it will come out delicious. Bake at 375º for 15 minutes (cook to internal temperature of 145º)
How to Make Olive Garden Herb-Grilled Salmon
This recipe is pretty easy – but you might be a little nervous about cooking salmon – but you can do it! Follow these simple steps and you’ll have a perfect dish that Olive Garden will be jealous of!
- Herbed Butter – In a small bowl, stir together softened butter, parsley, lemon zest and minced garlic. Roll it up and chill until firm.
- Herb It Up – Coat salmon with olive oil and spices.
- Sear Salmon – Get that pan hot (either big non-stick or cast iron skillet) and pour in olive oil. Once it’s shimmering, salmon goes in, flesh side down, for 3-4 minutes.
- Flip Him Over – Using a fish spatula (thin metal & curved) flip the salmon over and turn the heat down to medium heat and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes.
- Butter It Up – Slice the butter log into thick pieces and place pats of butter on top of the salmon. Cook for 1-2 more minutes or until the salmon flakes (internal temperature should be 135°F for medium).
- Plated – Serve salmon with any remaining butter. Fling on some fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
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Side Dishes to Serve with Salmon
- Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes
- Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli
- Longhorn Steakhouse Rice Pilaf
- Air Fryer Asparagus
More Olive Garden Recipes
Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon
This Copycat Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon is tender, flaky, and perfectly seared for that restaurant-style char. It’s topped with a luscious herbed garlic butter that melts right into the fish for a rich, flavorful finish you’ll crave!
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp salted butter softened
- 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley chopped
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 4 oz salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together softened butter, parsley, lemon zest and minced garlic. Spoon the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap then roll it into a log and twist the ends to close. Chill overnight, or until firm. You can put in the freezer for 10-15 minutes if you're short on time.4 tbsp salted butter, 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, Zest from 1 lemon, 4 cloves garlic
- Sprinkle salmon with olive oil then coat each with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.4 4 oz salmon fillets, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Pour 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once it's hot and the oil is shimmering, place the salmon, flesh side down on the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Using a fish spatula (thin metal & curved) flip the salmon over and turn the heat down to medium then continue cooking for 3-4 minutes.
- Slice the butter log into thick pieces and place one or two on top of each piece of salmon (you may have extra). Continue to cook for 1-2 more minutes or until the salmon flakes (internal temperature should be 135°F for medium).
- Plate salmon and add any remaining butter. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Serving: 1filetCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 673mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 457IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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