Description
Salmon sizzles to golden perfection in this simple garlic butter sauce that brings restaurant-quality elegance right to your dinner table. Fresh fish meets rich, silky sauce for a quick and delicious meal your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 2 salmon fillets
Supporting Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your 12-inch skillet over medium heat (375°F) for even cooking.
- Pat 2 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper across both sides.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the heated skillet, allowing it to coat the entire surface smoothly.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the butter, stirring constantly for 30-45 seconds until their aroma becomes fragrant.
- Carefully place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Allow salmon to cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, watching the edges turn opaque and lighter in color.
- Gently flip salmon using a thin spatula and cook the opposite side for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Squeeze 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice evenly over the salmon during the final minute of cooking.
- Remove salmon from heat and let rest for 1 minute to retain moisture.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley across the fillets for a bright, fresh garnish.
Notes
- Choose salmon fillets with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels before seasoning to help create a crispy exterior.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan for the best sear and heat distribution.
- When cooking salmon, the fish is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-10 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg