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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

A delightful dish that combines fresh salmon with lemon and garlic, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces salmon fillets Fresh salmon is preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed lemon juice is recommended.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Lemon wedges for serving
  • for garnish Fresh parsley Chopped.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add butter and let it melt.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the salmon in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  6. Flip the salmon and drizzle with lemon juice, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Make sure your skillet is hot enough before adding the salmon to get a nice sear. Don’t overcook the salmon; it should still be moist and flaky. You can add herbs like dill or thyme to the butter for extra flavor.