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Garlic Butter Salmon: A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Seafood Lovers

This Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick and delicious dish featuring seared salmon fillets topped with a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced by fresh lemon juice and herbs. It’s a flavorful meal that pairs perfectly with various sides.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Choose Your Salmon: Select fresh salmon fillets, preferably skin-on for added flavor and moisture.
  2. Pat Dry: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a nice sear.
  3. Season the Fillets: Season both sides of the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  5. Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  6. Incorporate Lemon: Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
  7. Add Parsley: Mix in the dried parsley (or fresh if using).
  8. Season the Sauce: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Set aside.
  9. Heat the Pan: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  10. Cook the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving.
  11. Flip the Fillets: Gently flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C).
  12. Baste with Garlic Butter: Spoon some garlic butter sauce over the salmon during the last minute of cooking.
  13. Plate the Salmon: Transfer the cooked salmon to a serving platter.
  14. Drizzle with Sauce: Spoon the remaining garlic butter sauce over the salmon.
  15. Garnish: Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Opt for wild-caught salmon for the best flavor.
  • Avoid overcooking the salmon to prevent it from drying out.
  • Customize the garlic butter sauce with herbs or spices to suit your taste.
  • Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Ava
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes