Garlic Butter Salmon
Garlic Butter Salmon is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets cooked in a luscious garlic-infused butter sauce, perfect for an elegant and easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry 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 and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until just cooked through; remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest, then return salmon to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the fillets.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a side of roasted vegetables or garlic mashed potatoes. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter sauce for a subtle kick.