Savory Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter in Just 40 Minutes

A quick and easy salmon dish with garlic lemon butter, perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Fresh Salmon Yield the best flavor and texture.
1 tsp Salt Kosher or sea salt for best results.
1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground for superior taste.
1 tsp Paprika Optional; smoked paprika adds flavor.

For the Sauce

2 tbsp Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil if preferred.
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Adjust salt if using salted butter.
3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic preferred.
2 tbsp Lemon Juice Also includes zest.
1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Garnish; can substitute with dill or green onions.

Equipment

skillet
Saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by patting your salmon fillets dry with paper towels, seasoning both sides with kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a medium oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden.
Flip fillets and sear for another 2-3 minutes until browned, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes.
In a separate saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, then mix in lemon juice and zest.
Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until thickened and adjust seasoning. Drizzle over cooked salmon and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with light sides like salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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