Description
A simple yet elegant dish featuring fresh salmon fillets cooked in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 fresh lemon
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or cilantro) for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Salmon: Rinse the fillets under cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Once it bubbles, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on). Cook for 4-5 minutes without disturbance.
- Squeeze the Lemon: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets and add lemon zest.
- Flip and Finish: Carefully flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until flaky.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with a garden salad, roasted vegetables, or creamy mashed potatoes. A crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc pairs well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon garlic, quick dinner, healthy recipe, seafood