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 a healthy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 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 dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are opaque.
- Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the salmon and sprinkle with parsley.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, garnish with freshly chopped dill or serve alongside steamed vegetables or rice.