Garlic Butter Salmon
350kcal
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 2 fillets Salmon fillets Choose fresh, skin-on fillets for extra flavor and crispiness.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Using unsalted allows you to control the salt levels in the dish.
- 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for robust flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice Balances the richness of the butter.
- 1 tablespoon Dried parsley Adds earthiness and color.
For Serving
- 2 pieces Lemon wedges Serve alongside the salmon for extra freshness.
Method
How to Make Garlic Butter Salmon
- Gently pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels. Season both sides with a generous pinch of salt and pepper for a flavorful base.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it sizzles and bubbles.
- Carefully add the salmon fillets, skin side down, and allow them to cook for 4–5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Gently flip the fillets over and cook for another 3–4 minutes until cooked through and flaky.
- Remove the cooked salmon from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted.
- Once melted, toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and dried parsley, cooking for an additional minute.
- Gently add the cooked salmon back into the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top for one more minute.
- Plate the salmon, drizzling with the garlic butter sauce from the skillet and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Serving1filletCalories350kcalCarbohydrates2gProtein34gFat24gSaturated Fat14gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat6gCholesterol100mgSodium400mgPotassium800mgVitamin A500IUVitamin C2mgCalcium20mgIron0.8mg