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Delicious Garlic Butter Salmon fillet garnished with herbs and lemon

Garlic Butter Salmon

A quick and delicious dish featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces salmon fillets
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Flip the fillets and drizzle with lemon juice.
  6. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until cooked through.
  7. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the salmon and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

If using frozen salmon, ensure it's completely thawed before cooking. To enhance flavors, add a splash of white wine to the butter while sautéing the garlic. For quicker preparation, garlic powder can be used instead of fresh garlic.