Lemon Garlic Salmon
A bright and comforting dish featuring tender salmon fillets cooked in butter with fragrant garlic, finished with lemon juice and zest for a refreshing flavor.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 fillets salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon juice and zest Fresh lemon gives the brightest flavor.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, helping achieve a gentle sear.
- Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Cooking
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt and foam without browning.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant, ensuring it doesn’t darken.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook undisturbed for about 4–5 minutes until the flesh is flaky.
- Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 4–5 minutes, drizzling with lemon juice and scattering lemon zest over each fillet.
- Remove from skillet and let it rest for a minute before garnishing with parsley.
Serving
- Plate the salmon and serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently. For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and handle the salmon carefully when cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 100mg
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