Grilled salmon with lemon-herb butter

Ingredients

For the sauce:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, chives, or a combination)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for brushing the grill

Steps:

1. Preheat the Grill: Heat your gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat.
2. Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the finely chopped onions, chicken or vegetable broth, and 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium. Allow it to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until it's reduced to about 2 to 3 tablespoons, stirring occasionally.
3. Add Butter: Remove the saucepan from the heat, and gradually stir in the cold butter, one tablespoon at a time, until each tablespoon is well blended. Then, mix in the chopped fresh dill, finely chopped fresh parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Cover the saucepan to keep the sauce warm.
4. Prepare the Salmon: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Mix well. Brush this mixture over the salmon fillets, and then sprinkle them with salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
5. Grill the Salmon: When the grill is heated, place the salmon fillets, skin side up, on the gas grill over medium heat or on the charcoal grill about 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook the salmon for 8 to 10 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork, turning once and brushing occasionally with any remaining oil mixture.
6. Serve: If needed, reheat the butter sauce over very low heat, stirring constantly. Serve the grilled salmon with the warm lemon-herb butter sauce drizzled over the top. Enjoy your delicious meal!

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