Dinner for 2
Grilled Salmon Basil Butter
Salmon fillets grill until flaky and receive a melted butter topping blended with basil, parsley, and garlic.
$19.41for 4 servings
$4.85 per serving$19.41 for 4
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinDinnersGrillSummer grillingSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $7.49Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.56Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.71 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 6-8 ounce salmon filets
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 garlic glove
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- oil or spray for grill grates
Steps
- Mash the butter, basil, parsley, and garlic together with salt and pepper.
- Heat an oiled grill to medium-high, about 400 F.
- Grill the salmon for 5 minutes per side, until it flakes easily or reaches 145 F.
- Top the hot salmon with the basil butter and rest for 2 minutes.
Swaps
- Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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