Grilled Dill Butter Alaskan Salmon is a meal that I could truly eat everyday. I was born and raised in Alaska and I guess you could consider me somewhat of a “Salmon Snob”. These fresh and delicious flavors are my jam, they bring me right back to childhood.
My attitude with salmon stands at I will not under any circumstances eat salmon under the label “Atlantic” or “Farmed”. I’m pretty sassy when it comes to my fish. No matter how they label it, if it’s not a product of Alaska it’s not worth it to eat.
My father taught me how to filet and cook my own fish and he is The King of filleting and grilling his own caught fish. Whether it was catching kings off the beaches of the Little Susitna River or watching the salmon drop by the hundreds into our fish wheel in Chitina, I will always cherish my summers spent fishing with my family.
I want to share this simple and tasty recipe with everyone because this is something that is so near and dear to my heart. To me this is a comforting and homey meal.
Wine Pairing Recommendation: I love serving salmon with a glass of rosé, it’s so perfect together, no matter what the sauce is.
Grilled Dill Butter Alaskan Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 whole filet Alaskan Sockeye Salmon
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 tablespoon Dried Dill
- 1/2 cup {1 stick} Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice, about 1 lemon wedge
- 1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- Lemon slices, for cooking
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat your grill to 400 degrees F.
- Step 2 Place the salmon skin side down on double thickness heavy-duty foil. Pat salmon dry with a paper towel.
- Step 3 In a small bowl, mix together kosher salt, dried dill, softened butter, lemon juice and chopped parsley. Spread the herb butter evenly on the salmon. Lay lemon slices on top.
- Step 4 Place the prepared salmon and foil on your preheated grill. Grill for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon. Remove from grill to a serving dish. Discard lemon slices and garnish with chopped parsley. Use a fish spatula to serve, the skin will stick to the foil for easy removal. Enjoy immediately.
Savor and Enjoy!
