Garlic Butter Lemon Salmon
Flaky, tender salmon cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with a splash of lemon for bright, bold flavor. A fast and delicious seafood favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 15–17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
Pat salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook an additional 2–4 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in lemon juice and zest. Simmer 30 seconds, then return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over the fillets.
Remove from heat. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
Salmon is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 135–140°F (carryover heat will finish it).
Great served over rice, quinoa, or steamed veggies.
Add red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.
Substitute lime for lemon for a flavor twist.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/garlic-butter-lemon-salmon/
