Grilled Salmon

8 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • About 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • About 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 pieces (about 6 oz. each; max. 1 1/4 in. thick) boned, skinned wild salmon fillet
  • 1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter
  • Lemon wedges

Directions

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