Description
Butter Garlic Salmon is a deliciously simple dish that combines fresh salmon with rich butter and fragrant garlic, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each fillet before serving, then garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest during cooking.
- Feel free to swap parsley with dill or basil for a different herbaceous note.
- Serve alongside steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 79mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 109mg