Garlic Butter Salmon: Quick & Flavorful Weeknight Delight

Experience the joy of Garlic Butter Salmon, a quick and flavorful dish that impresses with its simplicity and rich flavors.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Atlantic Salmon the star of the dish
to taste Salt essential seasoning
to taste Pepper essential seasoning

For the Cooking Base

2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
3 tablespoons Butter divided for cooking and sauce

For the Flavor Boosters

2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh is best
2 cloves Garlic freshly minced
to taste Fresh Parsley garnish; can be substituted with dill or chives

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Remove salmon from the fridge 15 to 20 minutes prior to cooking.
Cut the salmon into four equal pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
Season the fillets generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once butter melts and foams, place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet.
Cook for about 5 minutes without moving, then flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes.
Transfer salmon to a plate and keep warm.
Lower heat to medium-low, add remaining butter, garlic, and lemon juice to the skillet.
Cook for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
Return salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over it, and simmer for a minute.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcrowding the skillet while cooking.

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