Description
A flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender salmon with a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, evoking cherished family memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
- Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper; drizzle with olive oil if using.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes.
- Flip the fillets, add lemon juice and zest, and cook until opaque.
- Garnish with herbs and serve.
Notes
Be cautious not to overcook the salmon to ensure it stays tender and flaky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon, garlic, buttery, healthy, quick, family recipe