Garlic Butter Salmon: The Easy, Juicy Recipe You’ll Love
This Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is not only simple to make but also incredibly delicious. With a rich garlic butter sauce, it’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes until the salmon is golden and cook to your desired doneness.
- Drizzle with lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or dill.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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