Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
A comforting and simple salmon dish with buttery richness, bright lemon zest, and warm garlic flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Add the lemon juice over the salmon and let it cook for an additional minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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