Big Ray's Lemony Grilled Salmon Fillets with Dill Sauce
Description
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.
Ingredients
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2 lemons, ends trimmed and sliced thickly
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4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
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1/2 cup water
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1/3 cup lemon juice
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1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
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4 teaspoons butter
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3 lemon slices, cut into quarters
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon dried chervil
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1 dash cayenne pepper
Directions
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Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Grill salmon and thick lemon slices on hot grill until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
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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.