Butter Garlic Salmon
Butter Garlic Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for impressing family and friends at any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling but not browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the cooked salmon before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, experiment with herbs like dill or tarragon.
- Pair with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg