Chive Sauce for Grilled Salmon

Elevate your grilled salmon with this irresistibly creamy chive sauce, a simple yet elegant addition that’s bursting with fresh, zesty flavor. Featuring freshly chopped chives, a splash of lemon juice, and a touch of garlic, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between rich and tangy. Velvety heavy cream lends a luxurious texture, while a hint of lemon zest brightens every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy topping is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it warm over perfectly grilled salmon for a restaurant-quality dish that’s sure to impress. Perfect for seafood enthusiasts, this recipe highlights fresh ingredients, minimal effort, and maximum flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

3 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh chives
2 tablespoons Butter
1 clove (minced) Garlic
1 cup Heavy cream
1 teaspoon Lemon zest
1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Chop the fresh chives and set aside.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the heavy cream and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice, if necessary.

Step 8

Remove from heat and serve warm over grilled salmon.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(296.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1020.6

Total Fat 103.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 305.8mg	0%
Sodium 1407.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 3.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 0.6g
Protein 0.7g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 24.2mg	0%
Iron 0.4mg	0%
Potassium 59.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 98.4%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 1.3%