Description
A delightful dish celebrating the harmony of fresh salmon, garlic, and lemon in a buttery sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Salmon Fillets
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 3 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 2 Fresh Lemons, juiced and zested
- Fresh Herbs (such as Parsley, Dill, or Thyme)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash the salmon fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the Salmon: Carefully add the salmon, skin-side down, and cook undisturbed for several minutes.
- Flavor it Up: Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the fish and sprinkle in some zest and herbs.
- Flip and Finish: Gently flip the salmon, adding in remaining butter, basting as it finishes cooking.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate with freshly chopped herbs, lemon wedges, and drizzle with the garlicky butter sauce.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure a good sear on the salmon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon garlic butter, seafood recipe, family favorite, quick dinner