Description
A quick and elegant dish that combines the rich flavors of salmon with buttery garlic and zesty lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh lemon juice
- Garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (or dill/thyme)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Pat your salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add unsalted butter. Let it melt gently.
- Once melted, add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Place the salmon in the skillet, skin-side down if it has skin. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully flip the salmon and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
Let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes before serving for a moist, tender finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon garlic butter, easy dinner, healthy recipe, family favorite