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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

A delightful seafood dish featuring salmon fillets cooked in a rich, buttery lemon-garlic sauce that's easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets (about 6 oz. each) Fresh for best taste
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Refrigerator cold for a creamy finish
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon (juice of 1 lemon - about 2-3 tablespoons)
  • 1 large lemon (zest of 1 lemon)
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
  • optional slices lemon slices For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the salmon fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Make the Lemon Garlic Butter
  1. In a medium-sized skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, allowing the mixture to simmer for another minute.
Cook the Salmon
  1. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side down (if applicable).
  2. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on medium-high heat, until the skin is crispy and the salmon turns a lighter pink color.
  3. Carefully flip the fillets and spoon some of the butter sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
Serve
  1. Once perfectly cooked, remove the salmon from the skillet and transfer it to serving plates.
  2. Drizzle the remaining lemon garlic butter over each fillet and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.

Notes

If substituting, try using trout or tilapia in place of salmon. Keep an eye on the cooking time to avoid overcooked salmon, aiming for an internal temperature of 145°F. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.