Delicious Garlic Butter Salmon: A Quick Flavor Burst

Delicious Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick and healthy dish bursting with flavor, perfect for busy evenings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Fresh, wild-caught for best flavor and omega-3s
to taste teaspoon Salt Essential for enhancing flavors
to taste teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked for depth

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For richness; olive oil is an alternative
4 cloves Garlic Minced for aromatic depth
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed when possible
1 teaspoon Dried Parsley Or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped; thyme or dill can be substituted

For Garnishing

2 wedges Lemon For serving alongside salmon

Equipment

skillet
Measuring Spoons
spatula
Paper towels

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter until bubbling.
Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Flip the fillets, add minced garlic, and cook for 3-4 additional minutes.
Drizzle lemon juice over the salmon, sprinkle with parsley, and cook for 1 minute.
Transfer to a serving platter, spoon garlic butter sauce over, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh, quality ingredients and proper timing are key for best results. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes after cooking.

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