Description
A delicious and comforting dish featuring salmon fillets cooked in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce that brings warmth and joy to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather everything you need. Take the salmon out of the fridge to bring it to room temperature. Mince the garlic and chop your herbs.
- Make the Lemon Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix together melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add a pinch of salt and pepper—taste it, and adjust as needed.
- Preheat Your Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add just a touch of olive oil or extra butter to prevent the salmon from sticking.
- Cook the Salmon: Carefully place the salmon fillets in the pan skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving them.
- Baste with Butter: Spoon the lemon garlic butter over the salmon after five minutes.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the salmon and let it cook for about 3-4 minutes until it reaches your desired doneness.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill, and serve.
Notes
Let the salmon rest for a minute before serving to allow flavors to settle in. Serve with sides like sautéed vegetables or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon, garlic, butter, quick meals, family dinner