Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon

Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon

Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon

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Learn how to make an Olive Garden favorite, herb grilled salmon, at home. Fresh garlic herb butter adds so much rich flavor to the tender, flaky salmon.

Take an expensive night out and turn it into a delicious, affordable and healthy meal at home. This copycat Olive Garden herb grilled salmon will blow your socks off with flavor. The fish is coated in Italian seasonings and topped with a lemon and garlic herb butter.

Salmon makes for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner, which is why we love this salmon pesto pasta too. Or you could try Teriyaki glazed salmon for an Asian-inspired meal.

How to Make Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon (step by step)

Give yourself some extra time to let the butter chill and set. If you don’t have time, you can throw it in the freezer! Otherwise, this simple recipe comes together in minutes.

  1. Make the butter: In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter and the ingredients from one of the herb combinations above. Scoop the herb butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, roll into a log and twist the ends to close. Chill overnight, or until firm.
  2. Prep the salmon: Brush each piece of salmon with avocado oil then sprinkle each well with salt and Italian seasoning.
  3. Cook the salmon: Brush a medium saute pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and rippling, place the salmon, flesh-side-down on the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes, until golden and crispy. You can also do this on a grillpan. Flip the salmon over and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Top with butter: Slice the prepared garlic butter into a thick ring then place one on top of each piece of salmon. Continue to cook for 1-2 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium rare and the salmon flakes.
  5. Serve the salmon right away with fresh chopped herbs and a squeeze of lemon. You could also serve it with a little fresh cracked pepper or lemon wedges. You’ll also have extra butter to place on top, if you want!

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This post was last modified on December 8, 2024 12:00 pm