Garlic Butter Salmon
Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for an effortless gourmet meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 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 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, coating the salmon in the buttery garlic sauce.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with steamed vegetables or a side of garlic mashed potatoes. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.