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Garlic butter salmon fillet with lemon butter sauce on a ceramic plate

Garlic Butter Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

Garlic Butter Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce is a quick, flavorful seafood dish with tender, flaky salmon and a rich buttery garlic finish. It is an easy choice for a satisfying weeknight meal or a simple dinner guests will enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
Serving
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, keeping it from browning.
  3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes until the bottom is golden and crisp.
  4. Turn the salmon carefully and cook for another 4–5 minutes until the fish flakes easily and reaches 145°F / 63°C internally.
  5. Baste the salmon repeatedly with the garlic butter from the skillet as it cooks to help keep the fillets moist.
Resting
  1. Remove the salmon from the heat and allow it to rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve the garlic butter salmon with lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley, if using.

Notes

Dry the salmon before cooking to help achieve a better golden crust.