Description
A delightful and easy Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe that combines rich salmon with zesty lemon and garlic, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and prepare your workspace.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and zest, allowing the mixture to bubble.
- Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet, spooning garlic butter over the top.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip the fillets. Alternatively, place on a lined baking sheet and pour the garlic-lemon butter over it for baking.
- Bake or sauté until the salmon flakes easily, about another 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped herbs before serving.
- Serve with your choice of sides.
Notes
For a vegan option, try using tofu and olive oil instead of butter. Be careful not to overcook the salmon; it should be slightly pink in the center when removed from heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: salmon, garlic, lemon, butter, easy recipes, family dinner