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Garlic Butter Salmon

Crispy skin salmon fillets pan-seared and basted in a fragrant, zesty garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets 6 oz / 170g each, skin on
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 whole lemon sliced into rounds for garnish

Equipment

  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides of the salmon generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and half of the parsley in a small bowl.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  6. Flip the salmon, add the garlic butter mixture to the skillet, and baste the fillets continuously for 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with remaining parsley and lemon slices, and serve.

Notes

For the crispiest skin, ensure the salmon is very dry before seasoning. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.