Garlic Butter Salmon (Print Version)

Tender salmon fillets seared until golden, then finished with a luxurious garlic butter sauce for an effortless gourmet dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - Salt and pepper, to taste
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
08 - Lemon slices, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets, and sear for 4–5 minutes without moving, until golden and crisp.
03 - Flip the salmon and cook for another 2–3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add the butter and let it melt, then add the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
06 - Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the cooked salmon fillets. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Creates a restaurant quality meal with minimal effort
  • Perfect balance of rich butter and bright lemon
02 -
  • High in heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids
  • Naturally low carb and gluten free
  • Can be on the table in less than 20 minutes
03 -
  • Let salmon come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking for more even results
  • Use a timer when searing the first side for perfect doneness
  • Look for salmon with bright moist flesh and no fishy smell for the freshest flavor

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