Garlic Butter Salmon
A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Salmon recipe perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat until bubbly and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook the salmon in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, roasted potatoes, or a light salad. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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