Description
Indulge in the succulent flavor of pan-seared salmon topped with a luscious garlic lemon butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a healthy seafood dinner that’s bursting with fresh and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Sear Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet until crispy.
- Make Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add lemon juice and zest. Simmer.
- Finish Dish: Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve.
Notes
- This dish complements well with roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or a fresh green salad.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for optimal flavor.
- Avoid overcooking the salmon to retain its moistness and flakiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
