Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce on the Big Green Egg

Grilled Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce served with roasted fingerling potatoes and grilled broccoli florets is an elegant yet simple meal perfect for any summer evening. This dish combines the smoky flavors of grilled salmon with a rich and zesty lemon herb sauce. Here’s how you can prepare it on your Big Green Egg:
Ingredients:
Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce:
- 6 Tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salmon and Sides:
- Salmon fillets
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lb fingerling potatoes
- Broccoli florets
Instructions:
1. *Prepare the Big Green Egg:*
- Set up your Big Green Egg for direct grilling and preheat to 400°F. Ensure the grates are clean and lightly oiled.
2. **Soak Cedar Planks in white wine••
3. *Prepare the Potatoes:*
- Toss the fingerling potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place them on a baking sheet and roast in an oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden and tender.
4. *Grill the Broccoli:*
- Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the broccoli on the Big Green Egg for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred.
5. *Grill the Salmon:*
- Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with Big Green Egg SPG.
- Place the salmon, skin side down, over lemon slices on the cedar planks. Grill to an internal temperature of 125F.
6. *Make the Lemon Herb Sauce:*
- While the salmon is grilling, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and thyme, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
7. *Serve:*
- Arrange the grilled salmon fillets on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the lemon herb sauce over the salmon.
- Serve with roasted fingerling potatoes and grilled broccoli florets on the side.
Enjoy this delicious and vibrant dish with your family and friends, showcasing the fantastic flavors the Big Green Egg can bring to your meals.
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