Garlic Butter Lemon Salmon
A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Lemon Salmon recipe featuring tender, flaky fish infused with zesty lemon and rich garlic butter for a perfect weeknight 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)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the fillets and add butter, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet.
- Spoon the melted garlic butter over the salmon and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with steamed vegetables or a side of garlic mashed potatoes.
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