Grilled Salmon with Mustard-Wine Sauce Recipe

The Dijon and dry white wine give this sauce a vibrant flavor that pairs well with the richness of grilled salmon.

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1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

6 salmon fillets (6 oz. each)

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon flour

1/2 teaspoon paprika

3/4 cup milk

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio

1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves

1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves

Step 1

Prepare a grill for high heat (450° to 550°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 4 seconds). In a small bowl, combine garlic, salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, the oil, and lemon juice. Brush mixture over salmon, then cook, turning once, until done the way you like, about 6 minutes total for medium.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook until starting to brown. Whisk in remaining 1/2 tsp. pepper, the paprika, milk, mustard, wine, and 3 tbsp. water. Cook until simmering, then spoon over salmon and sprinkle with herbs.

Step 3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories464

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g39%

Saturated Fat 7.9g40%
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 458mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Protein 39g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Grilled Salmon with Mustard-Wine Sauce