Garlic Butter Salmon
A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Salmon recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a delightful meal, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons 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 bubbling gently.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the salmon fillets in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon while cooking.
- Garnish the salmon with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with roasted asparagus, light salad, quinoa, or creamy mashed potatoes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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