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
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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