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Garlic Butter Salmon

Garlic Butter Salmon: A Fast and Flavorful Family Favorite

This Garlic Butter Salmon recipe delivers flaky salmon fillets coated in a creamy garlic sauce for a quick and impressive dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 343
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon Fresh, skinless fillets (4-5oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Essential for enhancing garlic flavor
  • to taste salt Adjust to preference
  • to taste black pepper Freshly ground for best flavor
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Can swap for another neutral oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Allows for better control over saltiness
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic Finely diced, avoid jarred garlic
  • 1 cup vegetable stock Chicken stock can be used as an alternative
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Finely diced
  • 1 lemon lemon Serve in wedges

Equipment

  • Non-Stick Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Butter Salmon
  1. Dredge the skinless salmon fillets in a mixture of plain flour, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon for about 3 minutes.
  3. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2 minutes, basting with butter until nearly cooked through.
  4. In the same skillet, lower the heat and add finely diced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in the vegetable stock and simmer gently, scraping the pan’s bottom to incorporate flavors.
  6. Gradually whisk in the remaining unsalted butter until it melts and the sauce thickens.
  7. Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and baste with the sauce for about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve the salmon on a plate, drizzled with sauce and garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 32gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Monitor heat to avoid burning garlic or undercooking the salmon.

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