Description
Garlic Butter Salmon is a scrumptious dish that elevates the natural flavors of tender salmon fillets with a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant dinner parties, this recipe is simple yet impressive. With just a few fresh ingredients, you can create a gourmet meal that’s bursting with flavor. The harmonious blend of buttery goodness and zesty lemon makes it an irresistible choice for any seafood lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). If using an oven-safe skillet, place it inside to heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.
- Carefully take out the hot skillet from the oven and add olive oil if needed. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable) and sear for 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour half of the garlic butter sauce over the salmon and transfer it back into the oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
- Drizzle with remaining garlic butter sauce and sprinkle parsley on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap herbs like dill or add red pepper flakes for extra heat. Serve with sides like steamed asparagus or fluffy rice to complement the dish.