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salmon garlic lemon butter sauce recipe

Salmon Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe for Weeknight Joy


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A simple recipe for salmon with garlic lemon butter sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add butter and let it melt.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  5. Place salmon in the skillet, skin side down.
  6. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
  7. Pour lemon juice over the salmon during the last minute of cooking.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh salmon for best flavor.
  • Adjust garlic and lemon to your taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Seared
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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