Best 8 Grilled Salmon With Cheese Sauce Recipes

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# Grilled Salmon with Cheese Sauce: A Delightful Culinary Experience

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of grilled salmon smothered in a rich and creamy cheese sauce. This classic dish combines the delicate texture of flaky salmon with the tangy, cheesy goodness of a flavorful sauce. Prepared with a blend of herbs, spices, and a touch of lemon, the grilled salmon delivers a tantalizing aroma and a burst of taste in every bite. Accompanied by a medley of roasted vegetables or a bed of fluffy rice, this dish promises a satisfying and wholesome meal. The cheesy sauce, made with a roux base and a selection of cheeses, adds an irresistible creaminess and a delightful golden-brown crust. Whether served as a main course for a special occasion or as a comforting weeknight meal, grilled salmon with cheese sauce is sure to impress and delight.

**Other Recipe Highlights:**

- **Lemon-Herb Butter Salmon:** Experience the refreshing citrusy notes of lemon and the aromatic blend of herbs infused into tender salmon fillets.
- **Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon:** Dive into the lusciousness of garlic butter sauce that elevates the flavors of grilled salmon to new heights.
- **Honey Mustard Salmon:** Delight in the sweet and tangy glaze of honey mustard that complements the richness of grilled salmon.
- **Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce:** Discover the harmonious balance of creamy dill sauce and flaky salmon, enveloped in a medley of fresh dill and tangy lemon.
- **Orange Dijon Grilled Salmon:** Embark on a culinary journey with the vibrant flavors of orange and dijon mustard, creating a tantalizing glaze for grilled salmon.

**Keywords:** Grilled salmon, cheese sauce, seafood, main course, creamy, cheesy, flavorful, tangy, flaky, herbs, spices, lemon, roasted vegetables, rice, roux base, special occasion, weeknight meal, easy recipe.

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GRILLED SALMON SANDWICHES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds fresh salmon fillets
Good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
12 fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped scallions, (white and green parts)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 teaspoons capers, drained
6 fresh white or brioche rolls (4-inch round)
1/4 pound mesclun mix or fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • For the salmon, heat coals in an outdoor grill and brush the top of the grill with oil. Rub the outside of the salmon with olive oil, salt, and pepper, to taste. Grill for 5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is almost cooked through. Remove to a plate and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
  • For the sauce, place the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, basil, dill, scallions, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until combined. Add the capers and pulse 2 or 3 times.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, slice the rolls in 1/2 crosswise. Spread a tablespoon of sauce on each cut side. On the bottom 1/2, place some mesclun salad and then a piece of salmon. Place the top of the roll on the salmon and serve immediately.

GRILLED SALMON WITH TARTAR SAUCE



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Alice McGeoghegan from Devevan, California writes, "The original recipe for this dish is used every year at a Fourth of July barbecue in Fort Bragg, California. My husband, Bob, added some extra ingredients to come up with the best grilled salmon we've ever tasted."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each)
TARTAR SAUCE:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add salmon. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tartar sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

BLACKENED SALMON WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, for frying
Four 6-ounce portions skinless and boneless salmon fillets
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup blue cheese crumbles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, black pepper, paprika, salt, and cayenne. Season each piece of fish with the rub.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter and oil. Once the butter has melted, add the fish and cook about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the whole pan to the oven and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes.
  • For the sauce:
  • Place the white wine into a medium saucepan and reduce by half. Add the heavy cream and allow to reduce. Add the blue cheese and whisk until smooth. Serve on top of the salmon.

5 INGREDIENT MARINATED GRILLED SALMON



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This grilled salmon is one of the best salmon recipes I've tried and it only takes FIVE ingredients. Bonus: there's minimal prep and minimal clean up.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lb. side of salmon (, skin on)
3 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic ((1 large clove))
1/3 cup olive oil (, plus more for brushing grill)
1 Tbsp minced parsley ((optional, for looks))

Steps:

  • Lay salmon skin side down on a cutting board and cut salmon crosswise into 6 equal portions, transfer to a 13 by 9-inch baking dish skin side down.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mustard, garlic and olive oil until mixture is emulsified (fully comes together).
  • Set aside about 2 Tbsp of the marinade mixture then spoon and spread remaining mixture over salmon, let rest at room temperature 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile preheat grill over medium-high heat to about 400 degrees F. Clean grill grates and brush with oil.
  • Place salmon on grill skin side down and cook about 4 minutes, then carefully flip (I sort of roll it) and continue to cook another 4 minutes or to desired doneness.
  • Remove skin from salmon then plate and brush remaining 2 Tbsp marinade mixture over salmon.
  • Serve warm garnished with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 kcal, Protein 45 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 659 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED SALMON WITH LEMON-HERB BUTTER SAUCE



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Fresh salmon, tart lemon and herby dill are our favorite culinary harbingers of the arrival of spring. Celebrate your first grillout of the season with this light and fresh entrée and simple sauce for salmon, which is perfect for a celebratory dinner or just a simple family supper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 lb. salmon fillets, cut into 4 pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small saucepan, combine shallots, wine and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is reduced to about 2 to 3 tablespoons, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in cold butter 1 tablespoon at a time until each is well blended. Stir in dill, chives and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover to keep warm.
  • In small bowl, combine oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; mix well. Brush over salmon fillets. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • When grill is heated, place salmon, skin side up, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork, turning once and brushing occasionally with any remaining oil mixture. If necessary, reheat butter sauce over very low heat, stirring constantly. Serve salmon with butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1/4 of Recipe, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 1 g

GRILLED SALMON WITH CREAMY PESTO SAUCE



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This velvety and versatile sauce is also delicious served with chicken or other varieties of fish. For even more flavor, additional pesto could be brushed over the salmon before grilling.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons pesto
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Brush both sides of fish with oil. Grill, skin-sides down, 10 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Meanwhile, cook cream cheese and milk in saucepan on medium heat 2-3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring constantly. Stir in pesto.
  • Serve fish topped with sauce and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 226.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

GRILLED SALMON WITH HERB-CHEESE SAUCE



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From Woman's Day. I love salmon and believe that anything can be eaten if you cover it with cheese. Top it off with tomatoes and dill and I could not resist.

Provided by Cathleen Colbert

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 salmon fillets (1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon garlic oil
salt and pepper
1/2 cup garlic & herb spreadable cheese (I used Alouette)
1 tablespoon water
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
4 tablespoons fresh dill, minced (in a pinch, use dried)

Steps:

  • Season salmon and grill (I used my George Foreman grill).
  • Grill 4 to 5 minutes each until salmon is just opaque in the center.
  • Combine cheese and water in a microwave bowl and heat in microwave until melted.
  • Spread cheese mixture until smooth.
  • Plate out with salmon topped with cheese and garnished with tomatoes and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.5, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 165.4, Sodium 217.2, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2, Protein 64.1

GRILLED SALMON I



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A simple soy sauce and brown sugar marinade, with hints of lemon and garlic, are the perfect salty-sweet complement to rich salmon fillets. Even my 9 year old loves this recipe!

Provided by tinamenina

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 2h31m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds salmon fillets
lemon pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
salt to taste
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup water
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
  • In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until sugar is dissolved. Place fish in a large resealable plastic bag with the soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. Cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1091.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right salmon fillet: Look for a fillet that is firm to the touch and has a vibrant pink or orange color. Avoid fillets that are soft or have brown spots.
  • Marinate the salmon: Marinating the salmon in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help to infuse it with flavor and keep it moist during grilling.
  • Cook the salmon over medium heat: This will help to prevent the salmon from burning on the outside while it cooks through on the inside.
  • Use a non-stick grill pan or spray your grill grates with cooking spray: This will help to prevent the salmon from sticking.
  • Cook the salmon until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork: This will ensure that the salmon is cooked through.
  • Serve the salmon with your favorite sides: Roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad are all great options.

Conclusion:

Grilled salmon with cheese sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. By following these tips, you can cook a perfectly grilled salmon fillet that is moist, flaky, and full of flavor. The creamy cheese sauce adds a rich and decadent touch to the salmon, making it a truly indulgent dish. Serve the salmon with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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