Big Ray's Lemony Grilled Salmon Fillets with Dill Sauce

Grilled lemons add a smoky tartness to a butter sauce made to enjoy with grilled salmon. A touch of dill adds a fresh, clean finish. Make sure to use fresh dill; it really makes a difference!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 243 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
• 4 teaspoons butter
• ⅛ teaspoon dried chervil
• 4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 2 lemons, ends trimmed and sliced thickly
• 3 lemon slices, cut into quarters
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Grill salmon and thick lemon slices on hot grill until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Step 3

Stir water, lemon juice, and cornstarch together in a small saucepan to dissolve the cornstarch; add butter and place over medium heat. Cook and stir the mixture until boiling and thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir quartered lemon slices, dill, salt, chervil, and cayenne pepper into the sauce. Serve with the grilled salmon and grilled lemon slices.