Garlic Butter Salmon with Lemon

A quick, flavorful dish that highlights tender salmon bathed in bright citrus and rich garlic. Perfect for a week dinner or a dinner party with minimal effort.

Servings

2

Total time

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets6 oz each), skin removed
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive
• 3 tablespoons unsalted
• garlic cloves, minced- Zest 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: lemon wedges for serving

Nonstick skillet or frying pan

• Small or spoon for

Instructions

1. Pat the salmon with paper towels Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. In nonstick skillet, heat oil medium-high heat When shimmering, add the salmon and sear for – minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside3. In the same skillet, heat medium. Add butter and allow it melt and foaming to subside4. Add minced garlic; sauté for about30 seconds until, being careful not to brown.
3. Stir in zest and lemon juice.mer for 1 minute to blend flavors.
4. Return salmon to the and spoon sauce over the top for 1–2 minutes to finish cooking and coat the fil.
5. Remove from heat. with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Serving suggestions- Pair with a simple salad, steamed asparagus, or roasted potatoes.

• A light white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, complements the citrusy sauce.

• For extra sauce, add pinch red pepper flakes to the butter.
• If the salmon is very thick, finish in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 4–6 minutes after searing.
• Use fresh lemon for a brighter; bottled lemon juice can work in a pinch but may be less vibrant.

Nutrition (per, approximate)

• Calories 420
• Protein: g
• Carbo: 6 g
• Fat: 28 g
• Fiber: 1 g