Quick and Easy Garlic Butter Salmon for a Delicious Meal!
A simple and delicious recipe for garlic butter salmon that can be prepared quickly for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon and add lemon juice, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg