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Description
This Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce recipe delivers a flavorful and easy meal. Enjoy tender salmon fillets coated in a rich, zesty sauce perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6–8 ounces each)
- 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable) in the hot skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Pour the garlic lemon butter sauce over the salmon fillets.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce.
- You can bake the salmon instead of pan-searing. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg