Description
Butter Garlic Salmon is a quick, flavorful dish that elevates fresh salmon fillets with rich garlic and buttery goodness. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools for easy access.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until crispy.
- Flip the fillets gently, pour lemon juice over them, add another tablespoon of butter, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For varied flavors, substitute parsley with dill or add lemon slices while cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg