Description
This Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight meal. Crispy-skinned salmon fillets are bathed in a luscious garlic butter sauce with hints of lemon and parsley, creating a delightful combination of flavors.
Ingredients
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Optional lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook the salmon skin-side down until crispy, then flip and cook until nearly done.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Add butter to the pan, stir in garlic, lemon juice, and zest. Cook until fragrant.
- Finish and Serve: Spoon garlic butter over the salmon, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon slices.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil before cooking.
- You can also bake the salmon at 400°F for 12-15 minutes using the same garlic butter mixture.
