Garlic Butter Salmon: Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Delight

This Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal packed with flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon skin-on for added crispiness
to taste Salt essential seasoning
to taste Pepper essential seasoning

For the Cooking Fat

2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
1 tablespoon Butter unsalted preferred

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh lemon is best
3 cloves Garlic minced

For Garnish

to taste Fresh Parsley optional, for presentation

Equipment

skillet
Spatula
measuring spoons
Knife
Cutting Board

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Butter Salmon

Remove the salmon fillets from the fridge about 15-20 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature.
Generously season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
Cook the salmon for about 5 minutes without moving it.
Flip each piece and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes until opaque.
Reduce heat and melt remaining butter, then add minced garlic and lemon juice.
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly minced garlic and real lemon juice. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

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