Garlic Butter Salmon
Garlic Butter Salmon is a rich and flavorful dish featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce, making it a quick and delicious dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the salmon fillets skin-side up to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the cooked salmon fillets.
- Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce for a subtle heat.
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