Classic Garlic Butter Salmon
Traditional dish · American
A timeless and elegant dish featuring pan-seared salmon fillets coated in a rich, fragrant garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
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Ingredients
- Salmon fillets4 (6 oz each)
- Unsalted butter4 tbsp
- Garlic4 cloves, minced
- Lemon1/2, juiced
- Fresh parsley2 tbsp, chopped
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Olive oil1 tbsp
Steps
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- 4
Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through to your desired doneness.
- 5
Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- 6
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt.
- 7
Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 8
Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper if needed.
- 9
Pour the garlic butter sauce over the cooked salmon fillets.
