Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Butter

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 small lemon (zested)
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (more or less too taste)
• avocado oil or light olive oil (for salmon and grill grates)
• 2 pounds salmon filet (cut into 4 pieces)
• lemon pepper seasoning

Instructions

1. 1

   --- MAKE THE LEMON DILL BUTTER: ---

2. 2

   In a bowl, add the softened butter with dill, lemon zest and black pepper. Use a fork to mash and stir until thoroughly combined. Set off to the side.

3. 3

   --- GRILL THE SALMON: ---

4. 4

   Pull out the salmon and bring it up to room temperature for about 20-30 minutes. Divide it into four portions and lightly brush or spray with oil on both sides of the salmon. With the skin side down, sprinkle with lemon pepper.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, clean your grill grates and rub them with a paper towel that has soaked in oil. Preheat your grill to 450℉.Once hot, open the lid lay the salmon, skin-side down, onto the hot grill grates. Let the salmon cook for 5 to 6 minutes.

6. 6

   Carefully flip and grill for another 5-6 minutes or until fully cooked. It should be opaque and flake easily.

7. 7

   Remove and top with a desired amount of lemon-dill butter.