Description
Indulge in this buttery garlic salmon recipe, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for entertaining!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a pan over medium-high heat.
- Melt butter in the hot pan until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Sear for about 4-5 minutes until a crust forms.
- Carefully flip the fillets, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle parsley on top. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until done.
Notes
- For added freshness, substitute parsley with dill or try incorporating lemon zest.
- Serve alongside steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg