Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce. This dish features succulent salmon fillets drizzled with a rich, buttery sauce infused with fresh lemon and aromatic garlic. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is simple yet elegant, making every bite a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for smooth cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding butter until melted and bubbling.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan; sear for 4-5 minutes without moving.
- Carefully flip the salmon and add minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Squeeze lemon juice and add lemon zest over the salmon, swirling gently to combine. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg