Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
A simple yet vibrant dish of flaky salmon infused with garlic and fresh lemon flavors, finished with a luxurious butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- To taste salt and pepper
- For garnish fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly and fragrant.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about a minute until golden and fragrant.
- Cook the salmon fillets skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes, spooning butter over them.
- Flip the salmon and drizzle lemon juice over it, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Add lemon zest over the fillets to enhance flavor.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Fresh salmon is key for the best taste. Adjust garlic and lemon levels to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 78mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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