Description
This Garlic Butter Salmon recipe delivers a quick, easy, and flavorful meal. Tender salmon fillets are pan-seared to perfection and then coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, creating a dish that is both elegant and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 pinch Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until hot.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add olive oil to the hot skillet. Place salmon skin-side down and sear for 4 minutes until the skin is golden brown.
- Carefully turn the salmon fillets over using a spatula. Cook for an additional 2 minutes for tender, pink centers. Adjust time based on thickness.
- Push the salmon to one side of the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Tilt the pan and spoon the garlic butter sauce over each salmon piece repeatedly for 1–2 minutes, coating evenly.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Let it rest for 1 minute before serving.
- Add red pepper flakes if desired for a subtle spicy kick.
Notes
- For the best texture, choose fresh, skin-on salmon fillets.
- Patting the salmon dry thoroughly helps achieve a crispy skin.
- Control heat levels carefully to prevent the garlic from burning.
- Basting the salmon repeatedly with the garlic butter sauce locks in moisture and flavor.
- Allowing the salmon to rest for a minute before serving ensures maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg