Description
Garlic Butter Salmon is a delightful dish that perfectly balances simplicity and sophistication. This recipe features fresh salmon fillets, seared to perfection and generously coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce. With just 20 minutes of preparation, this elegant meal is ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions. The aromatic blend of garlic, rich butter, and a squeeze of fresh lemon elevates the natural flavors of the salmon, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy; flip and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes until desired doneness.
- Remove salmon from skillet. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add butter, then minced garlic. Cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then stir in lemon juice.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over it for one more minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg