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Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Delicious Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce in 22 Minutes

A delightful Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce recipe that’s quick and elegant, perfect for impressing guests!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon (6 oz each) Choose skin-on for added flavor
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt Sea salt can be used
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika Optional for flavor
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter Ghee is a dairy-free alternative
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced Garlic powder may be used
  • 0.33 cup Fresh lemon juice About 2 lemons
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest Optional
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped Basil can be used as substitute
  • 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes Optional for heat

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Remove the salmon fillets from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking.
  2. Pat the fillets dry and season with kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil when hot.
  4. Place salmon fillets in the skillet skin-side up and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Remove salmon from skillet and tent with foil. Lower heat, add butter, and melt.
  7. Add minced garlic to butter and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  9. Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow salmon to reach room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Watch garlic closely while sautéing to avoid burning.

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