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Herb-Grilled Salmon

Olive Garden Herb-Grilled Salmon

$21.79 610 cal Classic EntréesGluten Sensitive

Filet grilled to perfection and topped with garlic herb butter. Served with parmesan garlic broccoli. Breadsticks not included to accommodate dietary needs. Available upon request.
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About This Dish

Herb-Grilled Salmon at Olive Garden is the lightest entrée in the Classic Entrées lineup by calorie count, priced at $21.79 and delivering just 610 calories per plate. A salmon fillet is grilled to perfection and topped with garlic herb butter, then served alongside Parmesan garlic broccoli. At 45 grams of fat and 1,360 milligrams of sodium — the lowest sodium of any entrée on the menu — this dish is the most nutritionally restrained full plate at the restaurant. Breadsticks are not included by default to accommodate guests with dietary restrictions, though they are available upon request.

The garlic herb butter applied immediately after grilling acts as both a seasoning and a sauce, melting into the fish and creating a glossy, aromatic finish without the need for a cream sauce. This is the only seafood-and-vegetable plate on the Classic Entrées menu that does not involve pasta, making it the strongest option for guests who are avoiding carbohydrates or looking for a genuinely light restaurant meal. At $21.79, it is priced comparably to the Seafood Alfredo despite being dramatically lower in calories.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

610 Calories
45g Total Fat
1360mg Sodium

* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary. Last updated March 2026.

How to Copycat Olive Garden Herb-Grilled Salmon at Home?

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Total: 22 min Easy

Grilling salmon correctly at home is the main barrier for most people attempting this copycat. The fish needs to go on a hot, clean, well-oiled grill grates and be left alone for 4 minutes before being flipped — the same way restaurant grills operate. Moving the fish before the crust sets causes it to tear and stick. A 4-minute initial sear locks in the moisture and creates the golden surface that the garlic herb butter melts into.

The garlic herb butter recipe below makes more than needed for one meal. Form the extra into a log in plastic wrap, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for 3 months. Use it on grilled chicken, steak, or vegetables any time you want the same bright, herb-forward finish without preparation.

Ingredients

4 servings

Salmon

Garlic Herb Butter

Parmesan Broccoli Side

Instructions

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  1. Mix softened butter with garlic, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, and salt. Set aside at room temperature.

    4 min

  2. Toss broccoli with olive oil, Parmesan, and garlic powder. Roast at 400F for 20 minutes while you prepare the salmon.

    20 min

  3. Pat salmon dry. Brush with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

    3 min

  4. Grill or sear skin-side down over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes without touching. Flip and cook 3 to 4 minutes more until salmon flakes easily.

    9 min

    Use a fish spatula for flipping. It is thin enough to slide under the fish without tearing the skin.

  5. Transfer to plates and immediately top each fillet with 1 tablespoon of garlic herb butter. Serve with roasted broccoli.

    2 min

Pro Tips

  • Do not move the salmon during the first 4 minutes of cooking. Movement before the crust sets causes tearing and sticking.
  • Skin-on fillets are more forgiving on the grill — the skin acts as a protective barrier and can be removed by guests after plating.
  • Apply the butter the moment the fish comes off the heat. The residual heat melts it perfectly without the butter separating.

Variations

Lemon Caper Salmon

Replace the herb butter with a quick pan sauce made from capers, lemon juice, butter, and white wine for a bolder, tangier topping.

Honey Garlic Glaze

Brush salmon with a mixture of honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in the last 2 minutes of grilling for a sweet-savory caramelized finish.

Serving Ideas

  • Plate salmon skin-side down over the broccoli for visual height
  • Extra lemon wedges at the table
  • A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Chablis is the ideal wine pairing for grilled salmon
  • Fresh dill scattered over the top adds color and a complementary herb note

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Frequently Asked Questions

Herb-Grilled Salmon is priced at $21.79 per plate. It is served with Parmesan garlic broccoli. Breadsticks are not included by default but can be requested. Prices vary slightly in New York, Alaska, and California.
The dish contains 610 calories with 45 grams of fat and just 1,360 milligrams of sodium — the lowest sodium entrée at Olive Garden. Without breadsticks, this is a genuinely light restaurant meal well under 700 calories.
Herb-Grilled Salmon is one of the few Olive Garden entrées that can be ordered gluten-free. The salmon itself contains no gluten, and breadsticks (which contain wheat) are excluded by default. Confirm current preparation details with your location, as shared cooking surfaces are possible.
Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs. Grill over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side skin-side down first. Immediately top with compound garlic herb butter (butter blended with minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley, and thyme). Serve with roasted Parmesan broccoli.
The garlic herb butter is a compound butter made with softened unsalted butter blended with minced garlic, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, lemon zest, and salt. It is applied to the hot grilled salmon immediately after plating, where it melts into the fish as a finishing glaze.