Garlic Butter Salmon
A simple yet impressive dish combining rich garlic and butter flavors with tender salmon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat until frothy and fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until golden.
- Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the salmon skin side down in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes until edges are opaque.
- Carefully flip the salmon and pour lemon juice over the top. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best flavor. Optional herbs like dill or thyme can be added for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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