Garlic Butter Lemon Salmon
This Garlic Butter Lemon Salmon features tender, flaky salmon fillets cooked in a rich garlic butter and zesty lemon sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the salmon.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a complete meal, serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh mixed greens salad. You can also add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.
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